Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 8/1/2026
Happy New Year and what a start it’s been to 2026.
6 Jan 2026
Liam McArthur MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney
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General News and Press Releases
McArthur raises concerns over lack of refit cover for MV Hamnavoe
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has again voiced concerns about the lack of cover provided for the Stromness-Scrabster ferry route during the dry dock period for MV Hamnavoe, which begins today (Monday 5 January) and will last until 17 January.
5 Jan 2026
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 25/12/2025
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
25 Dec 2025
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 11/12/25
I’m very sorry but no matter how well-crafted my parliamentary columns are in future they will never be an adequate substitute for The Giddy Limit, which has gone into retirement for the time being.
11 Dec 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur highlights impact of changes to EFA criteria on island farmers
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the impact of changes to Ecological Focus Area criteria on island farmers.
11 Dec 2025
General News and Press Releases
Orkney representatives meet with Post Office officials on Kirkwall branch disruption
Orkney representatives Alistair Carmichael MP and Liam McArthur MSP have today met with Post Office officials to discuss recent issues in the Kirkwall Post Office, follow its franchising to Universal Office Equipment (UOE).
9 Dec 2025