A gnome from home at Whalsay Health Centre
Two gnomes have unexpectedly set up a home for themselves in the car park of the Whalsay Health Centre. Today (Wednesday), staff at the health…
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Puffin spreads wings with catch
This puffin was photographed at Sumburgh Head at the weekend bringing in a good catch.
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WATCH: Maggie Helen returns in lead up to Tall Ships Races
The historic sailing boat Maggie Helen has returned to Shetland this week. The boat, built in Lerwick at Hay & Co. Ltd in 1904, was…
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Another beautiful summer evening overlooking Burra, Trondra and Scalloway.
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Midsummer Carnival makes welcome return
Crowds basked in wonderful warm weather to enjoy the first Midsummer Carnival since 2019. The event is being hosted by the Callum Younger Reach Fund….
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Summer comes to Simmer Dim Rally
Sun cream was the order of the weekend as bikers took to Ollaberry for the 39th Simmer Dim Rally. The annual event was met with…
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WATCH: Lerwick Lifeboat open day draws in crowds
Crowds have gathered on Victoria Pier in Lerwick for the lifeboat open day. Among the attractions have been stalls, games, food and drink – as…
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WATCH: Cleeves officially launches Shetland Noir
Author Ann Cleeves officially opened Shetland Noir – the literary crime festival – last night (Thursday). Cleeves, the author of the Shetland crime novels, is…
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Snowy owl, golden oriole, subalpine warbler and a white-tailed eagle: Birdwatcher’s epic day in Fair Isle
Today (Sunday) a birdwatcher on Fair Isle was treated to four exotic migrants.
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Cake fridge comes to Mareel in new collaboration
Visitors to Mareel will now be able to sample cakes and treats from The Original Cake Fridge Shetland. Shetland Arts said it was “delighted” to…
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Cycling pastors bring message to isles
Cycling pastors have been in the isles offering what they say is a message of hope. The group has been visiting different parts of Shetland,…
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Road safety tips given to school pupils
School pupils have been given valuable tips on road safety. The youngsters from Tingwall Primary received a road safety awareness lesson from transport operator Northwards….
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Ziska zooms in
This picture by Ryan Leith shows the moment the Faroese Lifeboat Ziska is welcomed on her arrival at Lerwick harbour by the Lerwick Lifeboat. She…
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Coronation high teas in Cunningsburgh
Coronation preparations are well under way across the isles, and staff at The Kitchen Table in Cunningsburgh have had a busy day today (Friday) serving…
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