Whalsay woman Chloe Irvine has been studying journalism in Edinburgh for the last four years.
To mark World Poetry Day at the weekend she wrote this verse about her experience and the way she has been at the wrong end of “arrogant smeegin” over her accent.
A number of sailing cancellations and terminal changes have been announced as linkspan maintenance is set to get under way in Bressay and Whalsay. Four…
READ FULL STORYAn eastern bonelli’s warbler has been found in Whalsay today (Saturday) — marking only the third time the species has been recorded in Shetland and an…
READ FULL STORYChanges to Whalsay’s ferry timetable sparked controversy this week – causing a council U-turn on some of its sailings. Whalsay’s ferry service will operate to…
READ FULL STORYWhalsay’s ferry service will operate to a revised timetable for three weeks due to “unforeseen” dry docking delays. The Hendra will cover services on the…
READ FULL STORYWhalsay’s ferry service was reduced to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra. The voicebank confirmed this morning (Saturday) the vessel had…
READ FULL STORYThe Met Office has issued a fresh warning for both snow and ice – with strong winds also forecast.
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cecil robertson
well said. cecil robertson