Mandolin band strikes up
Shetland is renowned for its multitude of very talented musicians, fiddle being the dominant instrument, but the islands are also home to some very good…
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Chance for a fairer society (Duncan Simpson)
I have been in favour of the idea of Shetland self-governance for a long time and I am encouraged by the ever-growing support our campaign
READ FULL STORYViolence against women (Andy Holt)
When is the Sheriff Court in Lerwick going to take seriously a more measured approach to the problem of violence against women?
READ FULL STORYJonathan’s old chestnut (James Mackenzie)
It doesn’t matter how much one argues; in spite of a number of commentators’ observations, and previous letters contradicting him, Jonathan Wills (Readers’ views, 9th
READ FULL STORYComfort from Mr Tinkler (Jonathan Wills)
It is a comfort to know that Ian Tinkler does not despise any of the trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust (Readers’ Views, 2nd October).
READ FULL STORYWear it bright at night (Larraine Gray)
On Thursday at 7pm, so it was that twilight time, I was driving to Tingwall hall for a meeting and came across two dog-walkers both
READ FULL STORYTalk is cheap (Andy Holt)
Jonathan Wills claims that the Westminster government has been shamed by the people of Shetland in their reaction to the immigration “crisis.” How? The current…
READ FULL STORYUncharitable to trustees (Jonathan Wills)
Ian Tinkler (Readers’ Views, The Shetland Times, 18th September) wonders why the Shetland Charitable Trust is so concerned about being short of funds that it’s…
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St Ninian’s Isle eyesores (Allen Fraser)
Images of the St Ninian’s Isle sands have long been used as promotional icons by Shetland’s tourism industry and often appear in national lists of
READ FULL STORYCompelled to contribute (Graham Budge)
Having read some of the letters in yesterday’s edition of The Shetland Times (4th September), I feel compelled to make a contribution.
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Bruck doesn’t disintegrate
Some time in 1988, 14 years before I was born, someone in Unst ate some Quavers, drank a can of Coke and threw away the…
READ FULL STORYWhy not isles lamb? (Mary Macgregor)
I write this, through your newspaper, as an open letter to the Shetland Islands Council: Could the relevant person in your body please tell me,…
READ FULL STORYHardly fit for purpose (Erik Young)
For some it may be heartening that our transport minister is taking an interest in our “lifeline service”.
READ FULL STORY‘Botched, bureaucratic compromise’ (Councillor Jonathan Wills)
Sandy McMillan and I do not always agree but the latest instalment of the South Lochside helipad saga sees us on the same side. For…
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