Norik Up-Helly-A’ at night
The evening events during the Norik Up-Helly-A’ – the most northerly of the island’s fire festivals – was enjoyed in Unst on Saturday.
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Support for Ukraine continues
Politicians have expressed the council’s continued support for Ukraine as the first anniversary of the invasion by Russia passed. MP Alistair Carmichael said: “While we…
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UPDATE: Norik Up-Helly-A’
The most northerly Up-Helly-A’ – Norik in Unst – has gotten under way. This year’s Jarl Michael Thomson has had to wait two years before…
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Bressay Up-Helly-A’ in pictures
Bressay Up-Helly-A’ was a big day for Guizer Jarl Ian Harkness and his squad. Mr Harkness has waited an additional two years for his big…
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Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ in flames
Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ procession was a blazing glory. Guizer Jarl Steven Brown represented King Logi Fornjotson. It was a journey 30 years in the making for…
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Sturgeon stands down as First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to stand down as First Minister after eight years in the job. The news has prompted a response locally,…
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Mini sailing boat discovered by isles man in Norway
An ambitious educational initiative in the US has resulted in a chance discovery by a Burra man now living in Norway. The unlikely find by…
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MSP voices concern over devastating earthquakes
An MSP and is urging people to support an appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Beatrice Wishart…
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Wheels in motion for next Althing
The next Althing debate will see use of the private car come under the spotlight. The motion for next Saturday’s debate is “Shetland’s dependency on…
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Council’s climate change programme secures Net Zero funding
A study into a rural energy and transport hub for the isles will benefit from grant funding of over £50,000. Shetland Islands Council has been…
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Nesting Up-Helly-A’ reaches its fiery climax
The long-awaited Nesting Up-Helly-A’ has reached its fiery climax. And conditions have thankfully remained dry for the evening procession. Guizer Jarl Jonny Knight led the…
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Uyeasound joins in the Up-Helly-A’ festivities
It has been a family affair in Unst as the Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’ got under way. Jarl Leslie Stickle braved the blustery conditions to lead the…
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Up-Helly-A’ celebrations get under way in Nesting
The celebrations have begun as the Nesting and Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ has got under way. Guizer Jarl Jonny Knight said he was feeling “strangely calm” as…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 10th February) edition of The Shetland Times
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