Shetland Life: Editorial
At a time when Tory ministers and their Liberal Democrat minions are gleefully waving axes in every government department, it would be reassuring to know
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History: A Shetland seaman at the Battle of the Basque Roads
In early October 1805, 17 months had passed since the war between Britain and France had resumed after a brief interlude of uneasy peace. Napoleon,
READ FULL STORYPast Times: Farewell to the old St. Magnus
Nine o’clock on a fine autumn evening. As the Town Hall clock starts to chime the hour, the steamer’s bell rings for the third time
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September 1914 and William Johnson’s diary records the stranding of the ss Oceanic at Foula, the loss of three British cruisers and, nearer home,
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Dis summer Meenie insisted we wirna raikin awa. “Wi fower peerie trows hit’s an ontak,” she said. “Mind hoo wabbit du wis eftir we traiked
READ FULL STORYEconomy: “Ten Shetland pounds please…”
Was there ever a more appropriate time to discuss the opportunities for a local currency and for supporting the local economy? The discussion surrounding the
READ FULL STORYNelson’s Column
With the school year started, my far superior half is back at work “learnin’ the bairns art,” and I am once again a full time
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For me, the most depressing thing about the growth of Tesco in Shetland is not the threat the company poses to local businesses, to consumer
READ FULL STORYHobbies: Unburied treasure
In the past few years, the internet has spawned a dazzling array of opportunities for anyone with a desire to waste their time and money.
READ FULL STORYOutdoors: A Westside paradise
Da Gairdins, Sand, is one of Shetland’s best-kept gardening secrets. The plantings were begun by Alan and Ruby Inkster almost 20 years ago, and include
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Whaar we bide used tae be a fine plaece. A peerie howe under a quiet peerie knowe on da hill. Weel, no ony mair, we
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I have found myself having to steal a quick half hour here and there during a busy schedule to get on with writing this article.
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If the Queen lands on Fair Isle on her way north to Lerwick, she will be the first member of the Royal Family to do
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This is my last Media Matters column. The reason for this is simple. As from August (this is written in July) the Shetland Islands Broadcasting
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