Son republishes late father’s Papa Stour book
An author’s lifelong passion for preserving Papa Stour’s rich heritage has been revitalised in a new edition – complete with colour photos and a hand-drawn
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Two Shetland books shortlisted for national photography award
Two local photographers have been shortlisted for a national award celebrating nature, wildlife and landscape photography. Wild Shetland through the Seasons, by Brydon Thomason and…
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Renowned author Sinclair dies
Well-known author Douglas M Sinclair, who has written a number of books on Shetland history, died on Sunday. His books include Old Lerwick: Lanes and…
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Fair Isle knitting book mixes contemporary and traditional
The Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers has published their third book and second pattern book, Fair Isle designs from Shetland Knitters Volume…
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WATCH: Well-kent reel inspires Henderson’s Greenland adventure
Isles fiddler Maurice Henderson has released a new book documenting his adventure to Greenland in search of the origins of a well-kent tune he learned…
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Working life inspires photographer Boak
A fascinating book of photos of local people at work went on sale on Tuesday.
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