Spring clean recognition
Shetland has won the National Spring Clean Quaich, awarded by Keep Scotland Beautiful in recognition of the tremendous success of their efforts. A total of…
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Isles make case for Geopark status to assessors
Shetland’s bid to become part of the Unesco Global Geopark network is well under way, and as part of the selection process two European assessors…
READ FULL STORYScience fair gives children a feel for all creatures great and small
By LOUISE THOMASON The world of science and technology was opened up to school children this week with an exhibition at Clickimin designed to allow…
READ FULL STORYGeopark idea both marvellous and scary
This is a heavenly time of year for gardeners as long as they don’t overdo the bending and digging, with resulting aching backs, blistered fingers…
READ FULL STORYVisiting nightjar a difficult bird to spot
The predominantly east and south-east winds brought a substantial fall of migrants this week. They included nationally rare species such as the lesser scaup, now…
READ FULL STORYNorth Isles burst into bloom
Last week was a good one for cetaceans in the North Isles. On the 10th, at least eight, maybe as many as 10 killer whales…
READ FULL STORYIn the garden
That south-westerly gale two weeks ago is still a major topic among Shetland’s gardeners. Tales of woe abound: whole beds of tulips in their prime…
READ FULL STORYTrondra crofting expert helps launch wildlife alphabet book
Shetland Amenity Trust has teamed up with well known local crofting expert Mary Isbister of the Burland Croft Trail to publish what is described in…
READ FULL STORYIn the garden
Now and again, when I have a spare moment, I go through the Lea Gardens chore list, ticking off items that have been accomplished, and…
READ FULL STORYTirricks back in force and doing well in Unst
With winds predominantly in a west to south-westerly direction, and gales during the latter part, last week was a fairly quiet one for migrant birds…
READ FULL STORYOrca watchers ready for business again
A team of killer whale experts who conducted research into the impressive mammal in Shetland’s waters over the last two years have returned to the…
READ FULL STORYAmerican birds spotted
This week bird migration has had a distinctly trans-Atlantic theme, with the following very rare and rare North American species being recorded – a brown-headed…
READ FULL STORYLeaping lambs and wriggling beasties abound
The weather this week brought a real Mediterranean feel to the islands. Flowers are really starting to flower, birds to sing and no matter how…
READ FULL STORYEnergy expert will be at marine centre
A development worker who will prepare the isles for the arrival of energy companies wanting to harness Shetland’s powerful wave and tidal resources is to…
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