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Ferry services to resume as scheduled
NorthLink Ferries passenger services between Lerwick and Aberdeen are set to sail on schedule today (Thursday). Southbound, Hrossey is scheduled to depart Lerwick sailing for…
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Warning over vaping products
Shetland Islands Council’s trading standards team is highlighting the health risks of some vaping products, following an investigation that shows none on sale meet the…
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Decade-long wait for toilets could soon end
Ten years is a long wait for the toilet, but that is exactly how long some ferry users have had to hold on. But there…
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Sparks fly over SIC reserves
It was money that caused one councillor to leave early and the committee chairman to admonish councillors’ conduct as tempers heated up during this morning’s…
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MBE awarded to isles fiddler
Fiddler Margaret Robertson has received her MBE, two years after her services to traditional Scottish music were recognised. The founder and musical director of fiddle…
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In today’s edition of The Shetland Times:
In today’s (11th February) edition of The Shetland Times: • A rare opportunity to buy the first Lerwick lifeboat has emerged. London advertising executive Charles…
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Ferry schedule back on course
Following three days of rescheduled and cancelled NorthLink Ferries services due to adverse weather, normality has resumed. The Hjaltland is scheduled to depart Lerwick at 4.30pm…
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Walk this way consultation launched
A feasibility study is underway into the creation of a long-distance walking route across Shetland. The goal is to attract more visitors to the islands…
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Another day of ferry cancellations
Wind continues to play havoc with NorthLink Ferries services between Lerwick and Aberdeen as more routes are cancelled. The Hjaltland was scheduled to depart Lerwick…
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NorthLink Ferry service is cancelled
Today’s NorthLink Ferry service between Lerwick and Aberdeen has been cancelled due to adverse weather. The ferry operator issued a warning yesterday (Monday) that disruption…
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Shetland Greens announce a third local election candidate
Shetland Greens have announced that Martin Randall will stand as a candidate for the Scottish Green Party in the Central Ward, following declarations by Alex…
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Ferry cancellations likely as wind picks up
NorthLink has announced possible disruption to its services from tomorrow, as hazardous weather is forecast. Today’s (Monday) crossings both north and south remain unchanged with…
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Swan skipper for 2022 confirmed
The Swan Trust has confirmed that Maggie Adamson will be skipper for 2022 – years after she first stepped foot on the vessel as a…
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Fair Isle tourism project deadline looms
Filmmakers have less than a week to throw their hat into the ring for a project that will enhance visitor experience and encourage nature-based tourism…
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