Fair Isle community praise for coastal protection work
The Fair Isle Community has received praise for its work on coastal protection.
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Fair Isle shrouded in mist and moonlight
This stunning shot of Fair Isle shrouded in mist and moonlight was taken from the Hrossey on a recent crossing. Second mate Shayne MacFaull captured…
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Fair Isle head teacher post is re-advertised
Job-seekers are being given a fresh opportunity to become head teacher of the school in Fair Isle – the UK’s most remote primary. Shetland Islands…
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Incredible finds among caves of Fair Isle
Divers have documented the hidden life of many of Fair Isle’s remote sea caves for the first time. Marine surveys documented around 70 caves on…
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‘Experienced’ new nurse sought for Fair Isle
NHS Shetland has advertised for an “experienced district nurse” to take on a full-time role in Fair Isle. The new nurse will be expected to…
READ FULL STORYDeparting head teacher says Fair Isle is ‘a beautiful place’
The retiring head teacher of Fair Isle Primary School says the island is a great place to live and work.
READ FULL STORY‘Once in a lifetime’ opportunity to head Fair Isle school
The UK’s most remote primary school is looking for a new head teacher.
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Good Shepherd takes passengers out of Fair Isle for first time since start of pandemic
The Fair Isle ferry Good Shepherd has sailed with passengers out of Fair Isle for the first time since the Covid pandemic started in March…
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Replacement Fair Isle ferry gets final approval from SIC
A £25 million bid for funding to replace the aging Fair Isle ferry Good Shepherd was given final approval at a full council meeting on
READ FULL STORYFunding bid for new Fair Isle ferry approved at ZetTrans meeting
Plans for a new Fair Isle ferry have moved a step closer to reality, after a business case was approved at Monday’s ZetTrans meeting. In…
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Fair Isle knitting designer expands offering
A Fair Isle knitter is investing thousands of pounds to expand her business. Marie Bruhat was inspired to move to Fair Isle from France following…
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Warnings issued over impact of Good Shepherd’s delayed replacement on Fair Isle community
The SIC is to invite a Scottish minister to Fair Isle to hear concerns about delays replacing the Good Shepherd ferry. Councillor Allison Duncan raised…
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Carmichael makes plea for Fair Isle Bird Observatory
A call has been made at Westminster for the UK government to provide financial support to the rebuilding of the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. The…
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Round Britain sailor enjoys memorable visit to isles
A fundraising sailor has spoken of his experiences in the isles as he ventures round all ports with harbourmasters in Britain and Ireland.
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