Up-Helly-A’ draws closer as ‘collecting sheet’ tradition begins
The long-awaited return of Up-Helly-A’ is getting ever closer – a sign of which is the sight of committee members taking to the streets of…
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Bonfire burns brightly at Tingwall
An estimated 500 spectators gathered at the Tingwall Hall tonight [Saturday]. They were treated to a spectacular bonfire on a flat calm evening by the…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Pianist through to Young Trad final
A pianist has impressed judges with her musical talent – and qualified for the finals of a national competition. Piano player Amy Laurenson has made…
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Lerwick expected to be best place to watch solar eclipse
Lerwick is expected to be the best place in the UK to watch a partial solar eclipse this week. A sixth of the Sun is…
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‘Really super to be back’ – chef Nick Nairn opens Shetland Food and Drink festival
Celebrity chef Nick Nairn opened the 2022 Taste of Shetland Food and Drink festival this morning (Saturday), the first full face-to-face version of the event…
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Popular Lerwick takeaway goes up for sale
Faerdie Maet takeaway in Lerwick has been put up for sale. The popular town eatery, which was formerly known as Solotti’s cafe, has been listed…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Delight of dolphins captured on camera
These amazing images of white beaked dolphins were captured by founder of Shetland Wildlife, Hugh Harrop.
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Viking Energy hosts school tours
Hundreds of school pupils have visited the Viking Energy windfarm to learn about the project.
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Tall ship calls into Lerwick
A sign of exciting times ahead … a well-known international tall ship has called into Lerwick Harbour this weekend. As Shetland prepares for the Tall…
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WATCH: VIDEO: Basking shark spotted in Waas Voe
Basking sharks have been spotted on the west side of Shetland in Waas Voe. Charlie Hodge submitted a video to The Shetland Times from his trip…
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Summer reading challenge keeps young bookworms enthralled
Shetland Library is celebrating the success of its latest summer reading challenge. Young bookworms took on the challenge to read six books – or more…
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Walls Show makes a comeback
The country shows are making a welcome return, and today [Saturday] is the turn of the West Side to put on its long-awaited event. The…
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Coastguard celebrates 200th anniversary
A celebration took place today (Saturday) to mark the 200th anniversary of the Coastguard service. The event was held on board the NorthLink ferry Hrossey,…
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Fun run brings out competitive spirit
Competitors gathered for a fun-run Unst today [Saturday]. The 5k run was held ahead of UnstFest, which is due to get under way on Monday….
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