John Swinney

February 23, 2026

“An underlying strength for the Orkney business community is there is such a strong brand identity for Orkney.” – First Minister John Swinney

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February 23, 2026

More Affordable Ferry Fares For Islanders

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February 17, 2026

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney to visit Orkney

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October 7, 2025

“In remembering all those who lost their lives on 7 October and since, we do so in equal condemnation of all forms of terror and violence.”

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July 30, 2025

Recognition of the State of Palestine as #Gaza Starves

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July 28, 2025

‘This shames Scotland’: First Minister Announces £180,000 for Trump’s Aberdeenshire Golf Course

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May 7, 2025

Free Prescriptions and Restoring the Winter Fuel Payment: Scotland’s Programme for Government

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February 20, 2025

Orkney SNP Meet With FM John Swinney

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February 19, 2025

Emma Roddick MSP: Scottish Budget, ‘a positive, forward looking vision’

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February 12, 2025

Scottish Government Support for Orkney Abattoir Welcomed

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