Heartbroken campaigner speaks of her miscarriage grief
A former Shetland resident is campaigning for baby loss rooms to be installed in all maternity hospitals across the country. Louise Caldwell, who used to…
A former Shetland resident is campaigning for baby loss rooms to be installed in all maternity hospitals across the country. Louise Caldwell, who used to…
A 40-year-old man who drove a van with trace of cocaine in his system was disqualified for a year handed a fine. Stuart Rendall, of…
A 47-year-old woman has been fined £520 for the possession of cocaine. Laureen Johnston, of Upper Sound, Lerwick, had denied two charges of possessing of…
Shetland Islands Council will be undertaking a consultation on whether to introduce a visitor levy.
The SIC is looking to lease the former Scatsta Airport buildings – at a cost of £350,000 a year.
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A 43-year-old Fife man brought heroin worth almost £25,000 to Shetland to pay off a drugs debt, a court heard.
READ FULL STORYA topless drunk who challenged a bar full of people to a fight and then refused to leave has been fined £800.
READ FULL STORYA visually stunning book showcasing Shetland’s natural history by one of the islands’ most renowned naturalists and photographers. Thomason’s passion for both the wildlife and the islands exude from every …
A visually stunning book showcasing Shetland’s natural history by one of the islands’ most renowned naturalists and photographers. Thomason’s passion for both the wildlife and the islands exude from every …
FIND OUT MOREOur bestseller now reprinted for a fifth time. A classic story of secret wartime missions across the North Sea. Dark winters provided the perfect cover for missions to occupied Norway …
Our bestseller now reprinted for a fifth time. A classic story of secret wartime missions across the North Sea. Dark winters provided the perfect cover for missions to occupied Norway …
FIND OUT MOREThe call of the running tide has greatly influenced Louis Johnson, his family and friends and is the common thread throughout this life story spanning almost 90 years from boyhood …
The call of the running tide has greatly influenced Louis Johnson, his family and friends and is the common thread throughout this life story spanning almost 90 years from boyhood …
FIND OUT MOREFirst published in 1979, A Shetland Pattern Book became a global bestseller, with numerous reprints and revisions. Since the last edition went out of print in the early 1990s it …
First published in 1979, A Shetland Pattern Book became a global bestseller, with numerous reprints and revisions. Since the last edition went out of print in the early 1990s it …
FIND OUT MOREAlec arrived on Britain’s most inaccessible inhabited island of Foula at a critical time, the last cattle had been sold, the shop was due to close and several young people …
Alec arrived on Britain’s most inaccessible inhabited island of Foula at a critical time, the last cattle had been sold, the shop was due to close and several young people …
FIND OUT MOREA History of the Shetland Hand Knitting Industry 1600-1950 First published 1995. This facsimile edition first published 2021. This book traces the history of the Shetland hand knitting industry from …
A History of the Shetland Hand Knitting Industry 1600-1950 First published 1995. This facsimile edition first published 2021. This book traces the history of the Shetland hand knitting industry from …
FIND OUT MOREPAPERBACK EDITION Spanning decades as well as the seasons, thirty well known figures of the local bird scene share what Shetland’s birds mean to them and recount their best days. …
PAPERBACK EDITION Spanning decades as well as the seasons, thirty well known figures of the local bird scene share what Shetland’s birds mean to them and recount their best days. …
FIND OUT MORELerwick born author and local historian, Douglas M. Sinclair, is well-known for his detailed and informative writing about Old Lerwick. In this publication however, he proves to be a witty …
Lerwick born author and local historian, Douglas M. Sinclair, is well-known for his detailed and informative writing about Old Lerwick. In this publication however, he proves to be a witty …
FIND OUT MOREThe popular view is that Shetland’s graceful double-ended boats are direct descendants of the Viking longship. This unbroken linking of the Shetland boat to the Norse era was fuelled by …
The popular view is that Shetland’s graceful double-ended boats are direct descendants of the Viking longship. This unbroken linking of the Shetland boat to the Norse era was fuelled by …
FIND OUT MOREGrottie-Buckie lives alone in his little old house with only the company of mouse Tirli-Wirli, with whom he shares his food and conversation. Tirli-Wirli feels sorry for Grottie-Buckie, who has …
Grottie-Buckie lives alone in his little old house with only the company of mouse Tirli-Wirli, with whom he shares his food and conversation. Tirli-Wirli feels sorry for Grottie-Buckie, who has …
FIND OUT MOREFollowing the huge success of Volume One, the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers are back with 12 new designs. Patterns range from peerie projects to full size …
Following the huge success of Volume One, the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers are back with 12 new designs. Patterns range from peerie projects to full size …
FIND OUT MOREIn the hungry 1840s, the town of Lerwick is struggling with massive social problems, and Kirstie Jamieson, widow, is trying to feed three children. Like the town she lives in, …
In the hungry 1840s, the town of Lerwick is struggling with massive social problems, and Kirstie Jamieson, widow, is trying to feed three children. Like the town she lives in, …
FIND OUT MOREFollowing on from 1914 Peace and War. Extracts from the Shetland Times. Compiled by Gordon Johnston Paperback 236 pages …
Following on from 1914 Peace and War. Extracts from the Shetland Times. Compiled by Gordon Johnston Paperback 236 pages …
FIND OUT MOREA Shetland Knitter’s Notebook is the companion volume to the bestselling A Shetland Pattern Book. First published in 1991, it contains more words and pictures from Mary Smith and photographs …
A Shetland Knitter’s Notebook is the companion volume to the bestselling A Shetland Pattern Book. First published in 1991, it contains more words and pictures from Mary Smith and photographs …
FIND OUT MOREJames Pottinger’s travels from his birthplace in a croft house in pre-war Burra have taken him full circle and he is “home” again, after a career in engineering, the merchant …
James Pottinger’s travels from his birthplace in a croft house in pre-war Burra have taken him full circle and he is “home” again, after a career in engineering, the merchant …
FIND OUT MORETwo men who brought drugs worth a six-figure sum into Shetland have been locked up to await their sentences.
READ FULL STORYPolice are appealing for information following a housebreaking at a property in the Kveldsro Gardens area of Lerwick.
The break-in happened between noon on Friday, 18th October, and noon on Saturday, 19th October.
Detective Constable Michael Greshon said: “Fortunately nothing appears to have been taken but enquiries are ongoing to find those responsible as this kind of crime causes misery in our communities.
“We are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has information that could assist with our investigation to get in touch.”
If you can help, contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2793 of Saturday, 19 October, 2024, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A long-running group that supports stroke victims has marked its first 20 years. Shetland Stroke Support Group was established in 2004 to provide practical support…
Tomorrow’s southbound NorthLink sailing will leave Lerwick two hours earlier than scheduled. The ferry operator has advised customers of the move ahead of possible weather-related…
The Swan will be fitted with a new main mast in the coming weeks, thanks to a new partnership.
Serco NorthLink and The Swan Trust have joined forces to rejuvenate the former herring drifter.
The current mast was fitted during the restoration of the vessel between 1990 and 1996 and is now 30 years old, so needs to be replaced.
Fitting a new mast to a traditional boat of this size is a major operation and the charity would not be able to do this without the financial support of Serco, who operate the NorthLink Ferries services between Shetland, Orkney and Aberdeen.
Swan Trust chairwoman, Mary Irvine thanked the ferry operator for its support to keep the historic vessel afloat.
“This will ensure many more years of safe and exciting sailing adventures on board for all ages and keep Shetland’s flagship vessel and maritime heritage prominent in the local, national and international sailing scene,” Ms Irvine said.
Swan will be heading to Ullapool next week to have the existing mast removed and laid on the quayside next to the new one to ensure an exact fit, before the new mast is installed and fully rigged for the journey home.
The wait is almost over – Shetland is set to return to our screens next month.
The hotly anticipated ninth season will see DI Ruth Calder and Tosh team up for another “labyrinthine investigation”.
The pair, played by Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, will be trying to solve a double missing person’s case, which “blurs the lines between the personal and the professional”.
According to an episode preview, released today (Wednesday) by the BBC, Tosh suspects something is “seriously wrong” when her friend, Annie Bett, goes missing.
Calder – now living in Shetland – has no time to recover from a life-threatening ordeal of her own, as together they set out in search of Annie and her young son, Noah.
Guest star for this season, Ian Hart, appears as Professor Euan Rossi who claims to have been Annie’s Oxford University tutor many years ago.
But Calder cannot shake the feeling there is more to Rossi than meets the eye.
Meanwhile, at the police station, Calder delves into another case involving a deadly argument between two brothers.
The missing persons investigation draws Tosh and Calder into a “web of lies”.
Filming for the series took part in Shetland, and other locations, earlier this year.
Other guests include Stuart Campbell, from SAS Rogue Heroes, Robert Jack, of Annika, Nalini Chetty, who appeared in Karen Pirie, Jimmy Yuill, from Guilt, and Lesley Hart of Granite Harbour.
Returning regulars include Steven Robertson as detective Sandy Wilson and Lewis Howden as sergeant Billy McCabe.
Originally based on award-winning novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves, the new six-part series was written by Paul Logue and Denise Paul, produced by Louise V Say and directed by Andrew Cumming and Ruth Paxton.
The ninth series was part of a double commission announced by the BBC. Series 10 will film in 2025.
Executive producers are Gaynor Holmes for the BBC, Kate Bartlett, Denise Paul and Paul Logue for Silverprint Pictures.
Episode one will air on BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday, 6th November.
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More than 100 volunteers have been commended for their community efforts.
READ FULL STORYTwo turbines are planned for Sullom Voe Terminal.
READ FULL STORYHAS AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED APPLICANTS NEW DEVELOPMENT Two bedroom houses in Forralea, Walls We have 4 x two bedroom, three person, semi-detached, single storey houses…
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SSEN has announced plans for 1,000 new homes in the north of Scotland – but none so far in Shetland.
READ FULL STORYPolitical leader Emma Macdonald has been shortlisted for a prestigious local government award.
READ FULL STORYTonight’s southbound sailing from Lerwick will leave earlier than scheduled due to forecasted adverse weather.
Hjaltland was to depart the town at 5.30pm but will now leave an hour earlier instead.
A passenger was airlifted to hospital because of a suspected broken bone on Hjaltland‘s journey north from Aberdeen last night.
The journey was affected by poor conditions brought on by Storm Ashley.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning over the weekend, with it ending at midnight this morning.
Shetland is one of five local authority areas where a new government benefit is being piloted.
READ FULL STORYA rescue helicopter has been scrambled to a NorthLink ferry following an incident onboard.
A passenger has been airlifted from the Hjaltland after suffering from a suspected broken bone.
The incident happened this evening off Peterhead.
Shetland Coastguard said a helicopter from Inverness was sent following the incident.
The Hjaltland is travelling to Orkney and Shetland from Aberdeen.
Potential changes in inheritance tax could impact on farmers and crofters – as well as the wider community.
READ FULL STORYA long-running group that supports stroke victims has marked its first 20 years.
Shetland Stroke Support Group was established in 2004 to provide practical support to people who have lived experience of the life-threatening medical condition.
There from the beginning was secretary Dorothy Storey, now a retired neurology nurse specialist who has seen for herself the impact strokes can have on people.
A stroke happens when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain. It can affect things like speech and movement, and patients who suffer strokes can take a long time to recover.
So the establishment of a support group was seen as a key move back in 2004 to help patients in their rehabilitation.
“There are lots of different ways that strokes can affect people,” said Mrs Storey.
“They’ve maybe had to give up work, or are in a wheelchair, or are not able to communicate very well.
“All of these things are difficult for people to come to terms with. It’s a huge help for them to be able to meet with other people who have gone through the same thing a few years ago and have come out the other side.”
The stroke group held a special celebration on Thursday at Lerwick Baptist Church, where a buffet meal was provided along with a special anniversary cake.
The church at Quoys is usually the preferred location for the group’s monthly meetings.
Attending the event was Gowri Saravanan, who took over the specialist nursing role following Mrs Storey’s retirement five years ago.
Also there was chef Akshay Borges, who helped the group to produce a recipe book during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The group’s launch 20 years ago relied on support from the National Lottery Fund, but it has since been kept going through local donations and fundraising.
At the outset a committee was elected and a bank account set up. The group was affiliated to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, who provide public liability insurance.
Since then the group has sent out a monthly newsletter to people all over Shetland who have had strokes. They have also held monthly events, including subsidised meals and bus trips, and provided support.
Mrs Storey said she had felt compelled to do what she could after seeing the impact strokes were having on people through her work.
“I was working in the hospital in the rehab ward at that time, and there were a lot of stroke patients that we had coming through there, and I could see the effect strokes had on them, and thought it would be a really good idea if they had some kind of support group.”
Joining her endeavour were Professor Kathleen Carolan, now nursing director at NHS Shetland, and Jane Astles who, between them, were responsible for filling in the original forms to apply for lottery funding.
Thursday night was also an opportunity to offer copies of an updated booklet printed by The Shetland Times.
Called Introducing the Shetland Stroke Support Group, the booklet features stories from people who have gone through a stroke, as well as pictures of past events and outings.
There are also helpful hints and tips on coping with life after a stroke.
Mrs Storey said a recent review of stroke services at NHS Shetland had heard a suggestion that patients who had had a stroke speak about their experiences and feed back to the health board any suggestions they may have.
Anyone who would like more information about the support group, or would like a copy of the new booklet should contact Mrs Storey on 01595747 847, or by email at
dorothy@force10.co.uk
Shetland Islands Council has issued firework safety advice ahead of bonfire night on 5th November.
READ FULL STORYThe coastguard rescue helicopter was scrambled this morning after an offshore worker required a medical evacuation from a rig.
The call came at 6.40am to a platform 80 miles west of Shetland.
The name of the rig has not been supplied.
The casualty was taken to the Clickimin landing site before being transferred to hospital for treatment.
It comes after a crewman was airlifted from an offshore vessel yesterday morning.
Tomorrow’s southbound NorthLink sailing will leave Lerwick two hours earlier than scheduled.
The ferry operator has advised customers of the move ahead of possible weather-related disruption.
The Hrossey had been due to leave Lerwick at 7pm on Sunday.
But her departure has now been put at 5pm.
Her arrival in Aberdeen may be subject to delays of up to one hour.
Meanwhile, tomorrow’s northbound sailing may face a half hour delay before arriving in Kirkwall.
The poor forecast could also impact on freight services.
The Hellier was due to leave Lerwick for Aberdeen at 2pm tomorrow. But that sailing has now been cancelled.
Pentland Firth crossings are also subject to change.
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