Police investigate seal shooting after carcasses found on Westside shore
Police are investigating the deaths of six common seals which were found washed up on the shoreline at Bridge of Walls earlier this month.
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Warning signs put up after blue green algae is discovered in Spiggie Loch
Investigations are underway after a suspected blue green algae was discovered at the Spiggie Loch.
READ FULL STORYLive images from Sumburgh Head puffin burrow an internet hit
A new project at the RSPB bird reserve at Sumburgh Head is fast becoming an internet hit. In what is believed to be a world
READ FULL STORYFarmers and crofters to escape penalties if sheep tagging equipment is faulty
Farmers and crofters will not face penalties as a result of breakdowns of electronic sheep tagging equipment, according to parliamentary answers to isles MSP Tavish
READ FULL STORYIsles gear up for 23rd annual Voar Redd Up this weekend
The isles are gearing up for the 23rd annual Voar Redd Up, due to be held this weekend. More than 3,000 volunteers have already pledged
READ FULL STORYCommunities secure cash from scheme aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions
Communities in Shetland are to benefit from £150,000 in grants under the latest round of funding from the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) which promotes lower
READ FULL STORYShetlanders can lead country on green issues, says chief scientist
Shetland people possess the inventiveness and forward-thinking outlook to lead the country in developing renewable energy and tackling climate change, according to Scotland’s chief scientist.
READ FULL STORYWave farm plan should still go ahead
Plans for a wave farm off Shetland using Pelamis wave machines are still on track despite the announcement this week that the machines are to
READ FULL STORYBurradale ‘ladies’ work together as world’s most prolific windfarm
They work quietly away in the background but Mina, Betsy, Brenda, Sally and Karen are playing a key role in providing what has been described
READ FULL STORYFair Isle bairns add finishing touch as turbine turns again
Looking bright and freshly decorated, the newly-renovated aero-generator at Houll in Fair Isle is ready for action again.
READ FULL STORYCheaper, greener energy – a starting point
While some islanders spent the cold spell snug inside their super-insulated modern houses, many more were spending a small fortune trying to coax some warmth
READ FULL STORYTesco offers card recycling
Tesco’s Lerwick branch is forging its own environmental path following a decision by management on the mainland to pull out of a Christmas card recycling
READ FULL STORYScientist who studied in Shetland reveals existence of two types of Atlantic killer whales
A scientist who has spent the last few years researching killer whales in Shetland led a study which has revealed there are two types of
READ FULL STORYWhite-tailed eagle was one of many notable wildlife visitors
As ever, 2009 was a busy year for wildlife spotters in Shetland. Here, JOYCE GARDEN reminds us what was there to be seen.
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