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Long-eared owls breed for first time in 40 years
The first long-eared owls to breed in Shetland for nearly 40 years have successfully reared three chicks at a site in West Burrafirth this summer.
READ FULL STORYSecond time lucky as kayak pair become first to paddle across North Sea
Two adventurers became the first to cross the North Sea by kayak this summer, when they paddled from Shetland to Norway.
READ FULL STORYReturn of Viking Congress after 63-year gap is a ‘tremendous honour’
Scholars, archaeologists and other experts from Europe and North America will arrive over the next week to take part in the 17th Viking Congress.
READ FULL STORYAnger in Whalsay as ferry jobs go to Yell
Islanders in Whalsay have expressed anger this week at the loss of one full time and two part time jobs, as the council centralises its
READ FULL STORYGregson delighted with funding boost for isles Geopark project
The future of Shetland’s Geopark has been secured this week with an announcement of funding made by the First Minister Alex Salmond.
READ FULL STORY‘Yes Shetland’ all set for Thursday night launch at Islesburgh
The local pro-independence group Yes Shetland is to hold a public launch meeting on Thursday evening in Islesburgh Community Centre.
READ FULL STORYFun in the sun at the Glusstonberry festival
For the 1,300 or so people who made their way to the Glusstonberry festival last weekend, the weather could hardly have been kinder.
READ FULL STORYFund-raising begins in earnest by newly formed multiple sclerosis group
A group based in the Northern Isles is seeking to raise funds for research into multiple sclerosis (MS) in Orkney and Shetland.
READ FULL STORYCanadian couple arrive to take on Maryfield
The Maryfield House Hotel in Bressay is to be given a new lease of life when it changes hands at the end of July.
READ FULL STORYInequality grows as economic boom leaves many locals priced out of rental market
Economic inequality is growing in Shetland, with increasing numbers hit by social and financial difficulties – as housing ranks highly among many people’s concerns.
READ FULL STORYUnst set for boutique whisky distillery?
Shetland may yet become host to the country’s most northerly whisky distillery, if plans by one industry insider come to fruition.
READ FULL STORYPale puffin proves popular
A rare, white puffin was spotted on Friday by visitors to Shetland onboard a tour boat around Bressay and Noss.
READ FULL STORYCommunity care charges announced
Details of community care charges, due to come into force at the beginning of September, have been sent out to those who may be obliged
READ FULL STORYTour boat runs aground
One of Shetland’s tourist charter vessels, the Alluvian, had to be rescued on Friday afternoon, after running aground at the back of Bressay.
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