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New abattoir in Orkney could be a 'step closer' to fruition

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has backed proposals for a new state-of-the-art abattoir in Orkney

Chris Brayford
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John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, said: "A new facility in Orkney would bring many benefits for the people who live and work here, supporting economic growth in the area and the future sustainability of the island’s food production industry."
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John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, said: "A new facility in Orkney would bring many benefits for the people who live and work here, supporting economic growth in the area and the future sustainability of the island’s food production industry."

Plans for a new abattoir in Orkney are a step closer to reality, which could benefit the island's rural economy and farming sector. John Swinney First Minister John Swinney has recently visited Orkney...

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