Economy: “Ten Shetland pounds please…”
Was there ever a more appropriate time to discuss the opportunities for a local currency and for supporting the local economy? The discussion surrounding the
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Hobbies: Unburied treasure
In the past few years, the internet has spawned a dazzling array of opportunities for anyone with a desire to waste their time and money.
READ FULL STORYOutdoors: A Westside paradise
Da Gairdins, Sand, is one of Shetland’s best-kept gardening secrets. The plantings were begun by Alan and Ruby Inkster almost 20 years ago, and include
READ FULL STORYMaritime: History re-enacted
The last steam-powered herring drifter in the world has recently undergone major restoration work, and a few weeks ago travelled under steam from Lowestoft to
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From the outside, it doesn’t look like a firm with the UK patent for the architect’s favourite recycled floor-covering. A green agricultural shed with a
READ FULL STORYHome sweet home?
Chris Cope examines the dilemma that he and other graduates face after college or university: return to Shetland or stay away?
READ FULL STORYHistory: The first Hamefarin
James W. Irvine recalls another Hamerfarin, 50 years ago, and the part he played in organising that celebration. Even at my age I am extremely
READ FULL STORYPlace: The bonny Isle
Marsali Taylor visits Whalsay to learn more about the island’s fascinating history. Approaching Whalsay’s south-west corner, you see a rounded, green island with a long
READ FULL STORYPolitics: Representing youth
While the rest of us had the opportunity this month to exercise our right to vote, young folk all over the country had to sit
READ FULL STORYHistory: Women at war
As soon as war was declared, the Shetland Women’s Suffrage Society formed the Emergency Helpers, with the SWSS Chairman, Harriet Leisk, as convenor, and Jessie
READ FULL STORYSounding off: A reality check
Last month, J. Laughton Johnston argued that the Viking Energy windfarm offers many benefits for Shetland. But James Mackenzie remains unconvinced. here, he outlines the
READ FULL STORYHistory: Fetlar’s award winning rescue
Graham Watson tells the story of a dramatic rescue operation, and of the warm hospitality shown to stranded Russian seamen at the height of the
READ FULL STORYFiction: Fornenst da siccar sea
A fictional story, based on accounts of the sixern disaster of July 1881, by Sandy Peterson “So, Robbie boy, hoo did it go da day
READ FULL STORYSounding Off: A plea for perspective on Shetland’s renewable options
It seems that many objections raised against a wind farm in Shetland seek to project only a narrow and exaggerated view of things. I despair
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