It is an environmentally-focused episode this week as Shetland Island’s Councillor Ryan Thomson speaks about his campaign to encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics.
Ryan explains to host Marjolein Robertson the dangers of plastics and the pair discuss different ways in which businesses and individuals can tackle this growing problem.
UHI Shetland has paid tributes to a “kind and sincere” colleague who has died aged 58.
Ian Napier, who was the college’s senior fisheries policy adviser, has been described as a “well respected scientist” and “valued” team member.
“Moreover, Ian was a kind and sincere colleague, and will be missed by all at UHI Shetland,” the college added.
Principal Jane Lewis said: ”I have known Ian since his time on Cumbrae undertaking his PhD.
“I am distressed to lose a close colleague who has been a key part of our college and who will be greatly missed.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends”.
Rescue teams searched for Dr Napier on Friday night and Saturday morning after he went swimming in the South Mainland.
Police confirmed Dr Napier’s body had been recovered from the water in Scousburgh on Saturday.
News of his death was met with an outpouring of grief and condolences on social media.
Shetland Fisherman’s Association has also paid tribute to Dr Napier, whom it described as a “stalwart supporter” of the local fishing industry.
The SFA said Dr Napier often leant Shetland’s fishermen the benefit of his “intellect, expertise and experience over many decades”.
SFA chairman James Anderson said Dr Napier would be remembered as a “much-valued voice of wisdom and reason”.
“Ian was passionate in his support of fishing, and literally wrote the book on Shetland’s fishing history. He possessed one of the greatest analytical minds of our time, and his work on fisheries policy was well known and respected far beyond Shetland’s shores,” Mr Anderson added.
“He was exceptionally gifted at presenting complex science with extraordinary clarity.
“We are so fortunate to have had a man of his calibre so committed to the isles, and Shetland’s fishing community will feel the measure of his loss for a long time to come.”
The thoughts of everyone involved with Shetland Fishermen’s Association, Shetland Fish Producers’ Organisation and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation are with Dr Napier’s family, and his colleagues at UHI Shetland.
The Hogmanay torchlight procession was cancelled due to risk to public safety.
Organisers decided to pull the event, due to be held yesterday (Sunday), because of a forecast of high winds.
Edinburgh Hogmanay said in a statement the safety of everyone attending was paramount.
“The safety of all attending is our top priority and following recent torch tests on the route, the winds are proving too strong to proceed safely,” it said.
“We know that this will be hugely disappointing to all who wished to participate… the box office will be in touch with further instructions to ticket buyers.”
The lifeboat has been launched this morning following a report of a “fault” with a helicoper trying to land at Sumburgh Airport.
The coastguard confirmed it received the call at 9.10am this morning (Monday) and tasked Lerwick Lifeboat with attending this incident.
Police, ambulances and fire crews from Sumburgh, Sandwick and Lerwick were also called to the scene around 9am.
It is understood the aircraft has since landed safely.
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