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McArthur supports MS Awareness Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for this year’s MS Awareness Week.
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McArthur secures raven survey commitment from NatureScot
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today received confirmation from Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie that NatureScot will carry out census work on raven numbers in Orkney, after Mr McArthur called for such a…
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Orcadian Column, 24 April 2025
Easter recess offered a chance to spend time at home interspersed with some customary island hopping. First up, a busy day in Sanday, including a surgery and meetings with the local business forum…
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McArthur welcomes change to audit criteria for Scottish charities
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that the Scottish Government plans to increase the income threshold for charity audits in Scotland from £500,000 to £1 million, following a review of…
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Orcadian Column, 10 April 2025
Some may recall Boris Johnston’s hopelessly optimistic plans for street parties to celebrate Brexit Day. One wonders if Donald Trump harbours similar ambitions for a Liberation Day public holiday in…
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McArthur tells First Minister that action on raven attacks “urgently required”
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the issue of raven attacks in the Scottish Parliament, which have caused “shocking, often fatal injuries” to livestock in Orkney and around Scotland.
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McArthur seeks reassurances over the future of the Rural and Islands Housing Fund
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the government to ensure the continuity of funding under the Rural and Islands Housing funds for community development projects.
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McArthur “absolutely delighted” by Tomb of the Eagles funding news
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has said that he is “absolutely delighted” following news that the Scottish Land Fund have provided a grant to South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust to purchase the…
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McArthur calls on government to maximise access to funding for fuel poverty schemes
Speaking yesterday in response to a statement from the Climate Action Minister Dr Alasdair Allan, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted that funding for area-based energy efficiency schemes is not…
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McArthur welcomes news that the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service will return to Orkney for blood donation sessions
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed news that the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be returning to Orkney on 12th-14th May to hold blood donation sessions at the Pickaquoy Centre in…
