Category: Communication
Strategies for communication including transport and digital communication.
Leslie calls for catamarans to be part of Orkney ferry replacement project
There must be a place for catamarans in plans to replace Orkney’s ageing internal ferry fleet, according to SNP candidate for Orkney and Shetland, Robert Leslie. Mr Leslie made the call as he supported a resolution from Paul Anderson of London branch on rural and island connectivity at the SNP…
Maritime Plans for Orkney
Professor Alf Baird, an authority on Scottish and international maritime matters, argues that we undoubtedly have the skills in Scotland to build ships and run ports.
Superfast Broadband in Orkney
Work has started to bring superfast broadband to all parts of Orkney.
Council leader’s R100 frustrations are misplaced says SNP candidate
Orkney’s SNP candidate has urged Orkney Islands Council leader James Stockan to direct his irritation over the county’s poor broadband at the UK Government, which is responsible for telecommunications, rather than criticising the Scottish Government.
SNP TO DELIVER ADDITIONAL FERRY FUNDING
The draft Scottish Budget delivers an additional £7.7 million to support the inter-island ferries in Orkney and Shetland.
James Stockan on Ferries Replacement
James Stockan’s shocking response to our ideas on replacing Orkney Ferries. Here are the details.
Orkney Ferries Fleet needs to be replaced
Orkney’s ageing Ferry Fleet is long overdue for replacement. Should we just go for the same old expensive monohulls or consider catamarans.
March Meeting – Alf Baird – “Replacing and Funding Orkney’s Inter-Isles Ferries”
The Orkney Branch of the SNP meets in the St Magnus Centre at 7.30 pm on Monday, 2 March 2020. Alf Baird will discuss “Replacing and Funding Orkney’s Inter-Isles Ferries”.
Alf Baird gives evidence to Holyrood Committee
On 29 January 2020 local member Alf Baird, gave evidence to the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee. “This is mainly about the two CalMac boats at Ferguson’s however I took the opportunity to mention the urgent need for new inter-isles boats in Orkney and Shetland, and also questioned the recent…
