In this week’s The Orcadian

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One of the most significant projects to come out of School Place is now a major ambition of Scotland’s First Minister.

A proposed deep water quay at Scapa is an “opportunity not to be missed” John Swinney told The Orcadian during a visit to Orkney this week.

He also told the newspaper that a new abattoir could fuel new markets for premium Orkney produce, as he announced £15,000 towards the project.

More inside:

• Birsay man jailed for catalogue of sexual offending.
• Police confirm Mumutaz murder evidence can’t be found.
• Fight of cannabis campaigner recalled in Parliament.
• Investing in Orkney’s arts — Scotland’s culture secretary pens article for The Orcadian.
• Community concern over Stromness campus plans.
• Party at the Pomona — Mockingbird brings the fun to Finstown.
• First time farmers star in BBC show.
• Pavilion plans progress for East Mainland showpark.
• A broken ankle but not a broken spirit — teenager still aims for Island Games after serious injury.

For all this and much more, pick up The Orcadian today.