WATCH: Epic performances mark 20 years of dialect group
Shetland ForWirds celebrated its 20th anniversary with a concert showcasing a range of local talent last night (Thursday). The group which promotes the use of…
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Book launch raises cash for Red Cross
The work of the Red Cross in safeguarding prisoners of war has been commemorated at the Shetland Library, with the launch of a new book
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Horrible weather proves to be photographer’s delight
Stormy weather has brewed chaos for many in the last few days, with travel disrupted on both inter-island and NorthLink ferries. Photographer Richard Ashbee however,…
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Folk festival announces visiting line-up
Shetland Folk Festival have announced a host of visiting stars from across the world as part of next year’s line-up. The 43rd edition of the…
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Sign language at this year’s panto
This year’s pantomime has already achieved a first, with a British Sign Language-interpreted performance scheduled to take place. The special performance of Babes in the…
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Heritage Celebration Day to be held
A Heritage Celebration Day is taking place next weekend. The a one-day event organised by Shetland Amenity Trust and Shetland Heritage Association is aimed at…
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Accordion and Fiddle Festival under way
The 35th Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival is well under way. The event kicked off on Thursday at the Festival Hub, based at Islesburgh Community…
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Ballet film comes to isles
Scottish Ballet has announced the award-winning feature film Starstruck will hit screens in the Mareel next month. The company’s revival of Gene Kelly’s Pas de…
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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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Fiddles raise the roof in Hamnavoe
The roof was raised on the Hamnavoe Hall last night as a veritable fiddle frenzy got under way. The Ringin’ Strings with a Twist concert…
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Thousands raised at Shetland’s Got Talent
Ten acts were selected to perform at this year’s Shetland’s Got Talent to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. And the night of entertainment was…
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Hadfield gains major recognition with six figure sum
Poet Jen Hadfield has been named as one of eight writers to win a major literary prize. Hadfield has been awarded $175,000 – around £140,000…
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Drama Festival winners announced
The winners of the Shetland Drama Festival were announced last night at a ceremony at the Garrison Theatre in Lerwick. The complete list of winners…
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Shetland to begin filming this month
Shetland star Ashley Jensen is thrilled that the show has been commissioned for another two series. The news of the approval from the BBC comes…
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