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Orcadian Column, 11/6/2026

Orkney’s Summer of Sport got off to a flyer at the weekend with a fourth consecutive victory in the Junior Inter County against Shetland, including wins in four of the five sports.

McArthur calls for increased support for sporting officials and facilities

Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the Scottish Government to ensure local authorities receive adequate funding to invest in community sporting facilities, events, and opportunities.

McArthur urges First Minister to protect lifeline air services for islanders

Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the First Minister to instruct Highlands and Islands Airports Limited to reach an agreement with Loganair that would prevent service cuts on routes that…

McArthur urges government action on island resilience  

Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today asked the Scottish Government what specific steps it will take to strengthen digital infrastructure in island communities

McArthur calls for fairer community benefit rules for renewable development  

During a Scottish Government debate on Scotland’s energy, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today moved an amendment calling for the government to strengthen community benefit obligations for renewable…

Orcadian Column, 28/5/2026

OK, who knew it was even possible to spend £110 on a pencil sharpener? Just one item on a truly astonishing list of purchases made by former SNP Chief Executive, Peter Murrell using funds embezzled…

McArthur challenges BT over compensation for subsea cable fault

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today written to BT to voice concerns about the approach taken to financial compensation for customers impacted by the outage caused by the subsea cable fault

McArthur calls for local consultation after greening measure pause  

Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP has today responded to news that the Scottish Government proposals to extend enhanced greening measures to areas of permanent grassland have been paused.   

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