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WATCH: Beluga whale cruise through Hillswick waters
A beluga whale was spotted off West Ayre in Hillswick this morning making it the sixth record for Shetland.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink sailings cancelled
NorthLink have announced today’s (Sunday) sailings have been cancelled due to “adverse weather conditions”.
READ FULL STORYDisruption expected for NorthLink sailings
NorthLink have warned that tomorrow’s (Sunday) sailings are “under review”.
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Scalloway Fire Festival gets under way
The fire festival season kicked off this morning (Friday) in Scalloway.
READ FULL STORYFather and son to feature in parliament exhibition
A father and son are set to take centre stage in a national exhibition which highlights fishing pioneers and the dangerous “misconceptions” facing the industry.
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Orcas hunt west of Foula
Around 20 orcas were spotted splashing their tales and hunting alongside the solans (gannets) west of Foula by Whalsay fishing crew on the Zephyr.
READ FULL STORYStreamline Shipping Group expand services
A freight and logistics firm are expanding their services in Shetland following Menzies Distribution’s depot closures last month.
READ FULL STORYFoula residents celebrate Old Christmas
While the festive period is over for most, Old Christmas has finally arrived in Foula this morning (Saturday)– and old New Year is set to
READ FULL STORYWhalsay woman unveils lace creels
A Whalsay woman has created creels out of fine lace after being inspired by her seafaring ancestors.
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Fin whale cruise through Uyeasound
The second largest animal in the world appeared close in-shore at Uyesound in Unst this morning (Saturday).
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Whalsay’s Christmas tar barrel procession
An old Christmas tradition continues to triumph in Whalsay – the Brough tar barrel.
READ FULL STORYBlyde Welcome wins festive window display competition
Living Lerwick have announced this year’s winner of the Christmas Window Competition is Blyde Welcome while the winners of the Christmas Draw have also been revealed.
READ FULL STORYDelays and earlier sailings expected over the next two days
NorthLink’s sailings for today (Wednesday) will be hours earlier than scheduled due to “adverse weather conditions” while significant delays are expected for Thursday.
READ FULL STORYWhalsay man forced to leave Iceland home amid volcanic eruption
A man originally from Whalsay has returned home after a volcano erupts nearby their home in Iceland.
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