Curtains up as county drama festival kicks off
The 72nd Shetland County Drama Festival gets under way tonight (Monday) at the Garrison Theatre in Lerwick. The week-long runs until Friday, with an extra…
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Shetland to the Stars success
UHI Shetland, in collaboration with Dynamic Earth, enjoyed an out-of-this-world jam-packed activity day. Shetland to the Stars Free Family Fun Day” was held today (Saturday)…
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Talent competition set to return
Entries are being sought for this year’s Shetland’s Got Talent show, which raises funds for Cancer Research UK. Singers, dancers and entertainers will battle it…
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Isles comedian to end debut tour with homecoming gig
Shetland comedian Marjolein Robertson is to embark on a UK debut tour later this year. The acclaimed comic will take her twice award-nominated Edinburgh Fringe…
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WATCH: Scots Trad Music Awards recognised in parliament
The achievement of a folk festival stalwart who has provided years of voluntary service to help run the event has been recognised in parliament. Mhari…
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Laeverick make a welcome return
Popular country band Laeverick make a welcome return to Shetland at the weekend after being a big hit at this year’s Shetland Folk Festival. Former…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Variety concert is toe-tapping good
Despite a poor night weatherwise there was a big crowd at the Tingwall Hall for a variety concert in aid of The Shetland Care Attendant…
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Isles musicians in running for Scots Trad Music Awards
Time is running out to vote for Shetland’s nominations in this year’s MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Mhari McLeman is one of four nominees…
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WATCH: ‘Do they have Asda?’ – tourism chief urges Big Brother contestants to visit isles
The Big Brother housemates have been urged to visit Shetland after a confused conversation about the isles was aired on the show. Glaswegian contestant Olivia…
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Shetland returns to screens for eighth series
The long-anticipated Shetland drama returned tonight with DI Ruth Calder taking the reins from Jimmy Perez in the eighth series. After 30 years away, Met…
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Shetland Arts announces Hogmanay celebration
Shetland Arts has announced their annual Hogmanay celebrations will be going ahead this year in the form of the popular event Bells in the Bar….
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Bonhoga to close for ‘much-needed refurbishment’
Popular art gallery and café Bonhoga is to close for “much-needed refurbishment and renovation” work. Shetland Arts, which owns the building, said it would be…
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Countdown to wool week
The countdown to Shetland Wool Week has begun, with the nine day event due to kick off from 23rd September. As well as celebrating Shetland’s…
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Young authors prove they have the write stuff
Six young Shetland writers have scooped prizes after winning this year’s Young Shetland Writer competition at the Shetland Library. There were 316 entries from all…
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