Energy conference at Lerwick in November will focus on wind, wave and tidal power
Shetland is to host its own renewable energy show in Lerwick in November to attract interest in the islands from wind, wave and tidal power
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From Fair Isle to Dundee: seabirds flying further than thought for food
Some seabirds are flying much further for food than scientists had previously thought, according to the initial findings of a project that uses tracking technology
READ FULL STORYMousa’s population of storm petrels doubles
The population of Europe’s smallest seabird, the storm petrel, doubled at Mousa in just 12 years, according to new figures released by RSPB Scotland.
READ FULL STORYIsles’ potential for wave and tidal power to be highlighted at Aberdeen conference
Shetland’s renewable marine energy opportunities will be highlighted at a prestigious international exhibition in Aberdeen next week.
READ FULL STORYGrants will help groups reduce energy costs
Shetland Islands Council and Community Energy Scotland have launched a £400,000 grant aid scheme which will help voluntary organisations operating community buildings to become more
READ FULL STORYMousa, Old Scatness and Jarlshof on UK shortlist for world heritage status
Mousa, Old Scatness and Jarlshof have moved a step closer to becoming UNESCO world heritage sites after making it onto a UK shortlist known as
READ FULL STORYA look back at the busy year’s birdlife
January began with snow and ice, the wintry conditions persisting into mid-month.
READ FULL STORYWave turbine is producing
The type of wave turbine which Vattenfall intends installing off Shetland in 2014 has produced electricity for the first time.
READ FULL STORYSmallest marine fish in Europe discovered in Shetland waters
Europe’s smallest marine fish has been found off the coast at Lunna by two local divers.
READ FULL STORYGreenpeace swimmers take to water to block progress of drill ship Stena Carron
Greenpeace has stepped up its war against deep water oil drilling by sending swimmers to block the progress of the Stena Carron.
READ FULL STORYTrust is helping to save endangered hawkweed
Shetland Amenity Trust is helping to conserve an endangered species of hawkweed, Hieracium hethlandiae, which is now extinct in the wild.
READ FULL STORYSea snakes between Burra and Spiggie will offer ‘long-term opportunity’, say Aegir partners
Plans for Shetland’s first wavefarm are continuing to move forward in a positive way, according to the two firms backing the project.
READ FULL STORYDramatic decline in seabird populations in last decade
Britain’s seabird populations are suffering a steep and perilous decline, according to new figures released by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), the government’s conservation
READ FULL STORYWorld Heritage status sought for Mousa, Old Scatness and Jarlshof
A bid has been made for UNESCO World Heritage status for Mousa Broch, Old Scatness and Jarlshof under the banner of “The Crucible of Iron
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