In this week’s edition of The Orcadian

This week’s paper is available from all the usual outlets and also online here.

The front page of the paper features:

• Concerns have been raised after proposals to transport 700kg of highly enriched uranium from Dounray to the United States were announced. According to the vice-convener of Orkney Islands Council, Jim Foubister, the move highlights the need for a locally-based Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV)
• A retired chartered electrical engineer questions the reliability of wind energy production in Orkney.

Also in this week’s edition:

• The candidates standing to represent Orkney in Scottish Parliament give their views on the economy.
• A charity auction sees a stained-glass mandolin snapped up for £1,800.
• Scotland’s first minister answers questions on issues facing Orkney, during her visit to the county.
• A full round-up of all the county’s marine, farming, entertainment and sports news.