The current state of readiness for coastguard search-and-rescue helicopters will be protected, it was announced today (Tuesday, January 14). Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the news that the service out of Sumburgh and Stornaway will be safeguarded at the existing response time of 15 minutes during the daytime and 45 minutes at […]
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This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. The front page details how Destination Orkney is set for a “fresh start” which could includes moves to take on Kirkwall tourist information centre, which was currently scheduled to close next year. Also inside: Orkney born MSP  apologies for football trips Kirkwall […]
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