Fresh faces to generate more heat and light
Shetland’s district heating company is refreshing its management line-up with two new directorsspecialising in clean energy and smart heating and lighting technology. Justin Rhodes and…
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Junior Up-Helly-A’ picks up award
The Junior Up-Helly-A’ has won a major award at the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh. The festival has picked up the Generations Working Together Encouraging Reciprical…
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School pupils receive road safety certificates
Twenty seven pupils from seven local schools attended Lerwick Town Hall for today’s annual presentations to Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs). The pupils, all in…
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Filla to return to service on Tuesday
The inter-island ferry Filla is expected to be back in service next week following crucial engine repairs. Shetland Islands Council has confirmed the vessel will…
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Offshore workers refuse to fly in helicopters
Offshore workers have voiced strong opposition to the proposed re-introduction of Super Puma helicopters. Three quarters of Unite the union members who took part in…
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D-Day remembered as beacon is lit
A beacon was lit in Unst last night as a special D-Day commemoration. A large crowd gathered to witness the ceremony at Hagdale in Baltasound….
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Aith Lifeboat Gala raises £7,000
Over £7,000 has been raised at the Aith Lifeboat Gala. Fundraisers are celebrating the success of the event after the staggering amount was raised. And…
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OPINION: The desk-bound green groups that dictate fishing policy
By Daniel Lawson Here at the Shetland Fishermen’s Association, we look out over Mair’s Pier and the daily bustle of harbour life as Shetland’s fleet…
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WATCH: Classic Motor Show is the biggest yet
The Shetland Classic Motor Show has celebrated its 40th anniversary. And the much-loved event has grown to be bigger than ever, too, with around 220…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 31st May) bumper edition of The Shetland Times. • Council slammed over ‘death of our high street’. • Final frontier draws near…
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POLL: Are cruise ships good or bad?
The cruise ship season is well under way, with the massive 332-metre Virtuosa making an appearance this week. But are cruise ships good or bad…
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Updated: Swinney’s flight fails to land
A planned visit to Shetland by First Minister John Swinney had to be called off, because his flight was unable to land at Sumburgh Airport….
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Preparations hotting up for Relay for Life
Planning for this year’s Relay for Life is in its final few days, with the committee hard at work putting the finish touches to the…
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Goudie’s notebook finds new home with amenity trust
A 19th century notebook with a deep historical significance has finally been acquired by Shetland Amenity Trust, thanks to the generous support of the Shetland…
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