Nesting Up-Helly-A’ reaches its fiery climax
The long-awaited Nesting Up-Helly-A’ has reached its fiery climax. And conditions have thankfully remained dry for the evening procession. Guizer Jarl Jonny Knight led the…
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WATCH: First Viking convoy went ‘without a hitch’
Viking Energy has celebrated another “huge milestone” after the first convoy transporting turbine components went “without a hitch”.
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WATCH: A look back on Up-Helly-A’
The first Up-Helly-A’ in Lerwick since 2020 was held yesterday (Tuesday) with thousands in attendance for the spectacle. Nobody was left disappointed as it returned…
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Watch: Junior Up-Helly-A’ in pics and video
Huge crowds turned out to watch the Junior Up-Helly-A’ procession in which girls were allowed to take part in this year.
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Jokes aplenty as convener officiates Up-Helly-A’ civic reception
Jokes and celebrations came thick and fast as SIC convener Andrea Manson welcomed dignitaries to the Up-Helly-A’ civic reception.
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WATCH: Drone footage shows windfarm components arriving at Greenhead Base
Drone footage has offered an insight into the huge scale of the operation bringing windfarm components into Shetland.
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WATCH: Police have ‘positive line of enquiry’ after spate of Brae thefts
Police have sought to reassure the public after a series of thefts left the community in shock.
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Sanctuary welcomes Harry the orphaned otter
An orphaned otter is set for a winter of recuperation at Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary after being rescued from the road.
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WATCH: Boaty McBoatface launched on marine protection mission
An automated submarine launched from Lerwick yesterday (Monday) to begin its mission to protect the marine environment around end-of-life oil fields. Boaty McBoatface departed from…
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WATCH: Gill net protest first of series of events
Protestors took to Market Cross on this morning (Saturday) to highlight the dangers of gill netting to the marine environment around Shetland. A low key…
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WATCH: VIDEO: Basking shark spotted in Waas Voe
Basking sharks have been spotted on the west side of Shetland in Waas Voe. Charlie Hodge submitted a video to The Shetland Times from his trip…
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Peat slide at Viking’s Mid Kames site but SSE says ‘area is safe’
A Sustainable Shetland campaigner has expressed concerns after a peat slide at Viking’s Mid Kames site last week. A video, which can be viewed in…
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WATCH: What is still to be done on the Maggie Helen?
The historic boat Maggie Helen has finally made it back to the water. Yesterday (Monday), the crew made its final preparations to take the boat…
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Poet Christine De Luca talks about her new book
Bressay born poet Christine De Luca sat down with The Shetland Times to talk about her new book, which will be released later this year….
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