Delting Up-Helly-A’ under way
Delting Up-Helly-A’ is getting under way this morning (Friday). Guizer Jarl Daniel Johnson is Hakon Galinn for the day. Daniel, who was nominated onto the…
READ FULL STORYCategory: News
Sign Times petition in support of Dogs Against Drugs
A massive Shetland Times campaign launches today [Friday] demanding the Scottish government channels cash it earns from the proceeds of crime to Dogs Against Drugs….
READ FULL STORY
In this week’s Shetland Times
In this week’s (15th March) edition of The Shetland Times:
READ FULL STORY
Kirkwall stopover on Aberdeen flights extended again
Flights between Aberdeen and Sumburgh will continue to stop in Kirkwall en-route until at least the end of March. It is the second time that…
READ FULL STORY
Shetland Bus heroes remembered at memorial
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Shetland Bus Memorial at Scalloway today (Thursday). Royal Norwegian Navy Cadets paid their respects to those who took…
READ FULL STORY
Man who laughed after assaulting ex-partner jailed
A 27-year-old man who laughed at his then-girlfriend after repeatedly punching her in the head has been jailed. Barry Anthony Coutts attacked his former partner…
READ FULL STORY
Shetland Way takes step in right direction, says tourism boss
Plans for a proposed walking route for tourists across the isles have taken a step forward, according to tourism chief Steve Mathieson, as a potential…
READ FULL STORY
Sailing ship visits Lerwick ahead of extensive upgrade
The Norwegian sail training ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl has made her first visit to the isles this year. Berthed at Victori Peir, the German-built three-masted barque…
READ FULL STORY
Construction businesses invited to explore future housing developments
Representatives of Shetland’s construction industry are being invited to an event next month.
READ FULL STORY
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…
READ FULL STORY
Woman denies threatening bus passengers
A woman has pleaded not guilty to acting in a threatening and abusive manner on a public bus in Lerwick. Sarah Irvine, 38, was accused…
READ FULL STORY
Fixed links project likely to miss December target
A business case on delivering fixed links to Shetland’s islands is likely to miss its December target date. A consultant is due to be appointed…
READ FULL STORY
Curtains up as county drama festival kicks off
The 72nd Shetland County Drama Festival gets under way tonight (Monday) at the Garrison Theatre in Lerwick. The week-long runs until Friday, with an extra…
READ FULL STORY
Is school year too short? Althing to decide
Do kids have too much free time outside of school term? Are parents driven to distraction? Or do school pupils need quality time away from…
READ FULL STORY
Get Latest News in Your Inbox
Join the The Shetland Times mailing list to get one daily email update at midday on what's happening in Shetland.