Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today called on the Scottish Government to provide better tailored support for SME building firms in rural and island communities.
The Scottish Parliament is not as we left it back at the start of summer recess. As June faded into July, MSPs headed for the exits with a spring in our step while Orkney readied itself to host The…
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today voiced concerns about planned changes to the Loganair Kirkwall-Edinburgh route.
George Reid, who died last week, was an internationalist to his core. His political achievements included forming part of the SNP’s electoral breakthrough at Westminster in 1974, while as Holyrood’s…
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that Orkney Islands Council is set to purchase a third islander aircraft to improve connectivity across the north isles.
During the Island Games, as the sun beat down and we slapped on the Factor 50, there seemed a cheery acceptance a price would need to be paid. It felt inevitable the weather gods would demand their…
Northern Isles MSPs Liam McArthur and Beatrice Wishart have today called on the Scottish Government to reverse the withdrawal of shared passenger cabins on NorthLink vessels
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today sought an update from the Scottish Government on work to repair the damaged subsea cable serving the Northern Isles.
The Scottish Parliament went into recess last week ahead of what is set to be a busy summer. The period leading up to summer recess can often feel quite frantic, not least as the government scrambles…
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today welcomed news that Scottish Water will be working with the organisers of the 2025 Orkney International Island Games