Shetland to the Stars success
UHI Shetland, in collaboration with Dynamic Earth, enjoyed an out-of-this-world jam-packed activity day. Shetland to the Stars Free Family Fun Day” was held today (Saturday)…
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WATCH: Bressay Up-Helly-A’ in video
Huge crowds turned out for the Bressay Up-Helly-A’ yesterday. The fire festival was hailed a huge success as the weather helped Guizer Jarl Laurence Robertson…
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Bressay Up-Helly-A’ procession
The Bressay Up-Helly-A’ procession enjoyed good weather for big crowds tonight (Friday). And earlier today there was some good festivities.
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Bressay Up-Helly-A’ under way
Laurance Robertson and his Bressay Jarl’s Squad congregated at the Speldiburn cafe this morning (Friday) to start the islands big day. The fire festival is…
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WATCH: More from Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’a
The Guizer Jarl Brian Spence certainly enjoyed his night.
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WATCH: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ procession
The Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ procession attracted huge crowds tonight.
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WATCH: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ gets off to a roaring start
Cullivoe Guizer Jarl Brian Spence said he is “truly honoured” to be leading this year’s fire festival. The festivities got under way yesterday for the…
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Fire festival fun under way in North Isles
Two Up-Helly-A’s are now under way in the North Isles. Squads taking part in Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ and Norick Up-Helly-A have already been visiting various locations…
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Scalloway Fire Festival kicks off Up-Helly-A’ season
The Scalloway Fire Festival got underway this morning, kicking off the season of Up-Helly-A’s across the isles over the coming weeks and months. This year’s…
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Happy New Year
Here’s wishing a very happy New Year to all our readers, contributors and advertisers. We would like to wish you all the very best for…
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WATCH: Yell duck race billed as top event
Yell’s annual duck race has raised an impressive £500 for the RNLI. The long-running event has been held annually since the 1980s, and comes as…
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On the crest of a wave at Boddam
The weather may have been pretty grim of late, but at least some people have been able to make the most of it. Surfers Joe…
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Santa flies in for festive visit
Santa Claus has flown in to Shetland for his annual Christmas visit, spreading cheer from the coastguard rescue helicopter. He could be seen waving to…
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Swimmers go wild to complete charity marathon
Swimmers braved the December cold today [Sunday] to complete their charity marathon – and raise thousands of pounds for Cancer Research in the process. The…
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