Sunshine and song at da Selkiewife Spree
Singing, sunshine and a special seal came together at Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary today (Sunday) for its annual Selkiewife Spree. “It couldn’t have been done without…
READ FULL STORYSinging, sunshine and a special seal came together at Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary today (Sunday) for its annual Selkiewife Spree. “It couldn’t have been done without…
READ FULL STORYA loosely competitive live storytelling event is coming to the isles this winter, Shetland Arts announced yesterday (Friday). ‘Shetland Story Slam’, inspired by popular US…
READ FULL STORYThe 2025 Shetland Folk Festival is now over, with visiting acts making their way back to the Scottish mainland after a busy four-day event. It…
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland Folk Festival has kicked off in fine style, with a host of musicians from far and wide taking to the stage in a…
READ FULL STORYOrganisers of this year’s Rising North festival have been “blown away” by early demand, with tickets for two concerts in August currently sold out. The…
READ FULL STORYA new, bilingual book dedicated to Shaetlan hopes to “put the language on the map”. Written by linguistics academic Viveka Velupillai and native Shaetlan speaker…
READ FULL STORYShetland Arts — the charity behind Mareel, the Garrison theatre and Bonhoga gallery — is searching for its newest volunteer trustees “to help shape our…
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers has been named as the official patron for Shetland Wool Week 2025. An announcement was made…
READ FULL STORYIsles comedian Marjolein Robertson has been nominated for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award. Robertson made the seven-person shortlist which was announced on…
READ FULL STORYAfter a quick invasion of Lerwick, Friday evening brought the fires of Up-Helly-A’ to Bressay, as captured by the photographs of arts and entertainment reporter…
READ FULL STORYFolk Festival organisers have announced this year’s programme — including more than a dozen visiting acts performing alongside 32 local artists.
READ FULL STORYThousands of pounds has been awarded to 10 projects through the Creative Shetland Commissioning Fund. Funding was open to freelance or self-employed artists and creative…
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland Youth Music Festival has secured a major award from Shetland Charitable Trust. The £5,000 grant provides the funding needed to run this year’s…
READ FULL STORYPlans are gathering pace for the return of the Rising North Festival, which was held for the first time last year. Organisers say a first…
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