Birdwatching circus hits Unst to catch sight of rare warbler
A vast flock of birdwatchers descended on Unst this week in search of one of the tiniest birds to have ever flown across the Atlantic.
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Scott pushes for broadband roll-out detail
Rural communities could be a step nearer achieving improved broadband links already enjoyed by Vidlin, Fetlar and West Burrafirth, which in turn may benefit from
READ FULL STORYQuilts to be sold to raise funds for dementia services
A big fund-raising push will be launched at the weekend to help Shetland people with dementia – and it will be done with the help
READ FULL STORYTown office block priced at £2.3 million
Charlotte House, home to the job centre and the Scottish rural affairs office, is up for sale at offers over £2.3 million.
READ FULL STORYTeen accused of brandishing knife
A teenager accused of brandishing a knife has been remanded in custody until Thursday.
READ FULL STORYTraffic order imposed following safety fears over wide trailers carrying heavy boulders
Four eight foot-wide trailers were dispatched to the isles last night following a restriction on the width of lorries carrying heavy boulders to Sumburgh.
READ FULL STORYMan reported overboard from NorthLink ferry Hrossey
A search is under way off Fair Isle after a report of a man overboard from the ferry Hrossey in the early hours of this
READ FULL STORYCo-op members hear of pending improvements at Lerwick store
Proposed changes to the Co-op supermarket in Lerwick, including the replacement of the cafe with a clothes shop and installation of self-service checkouts, were discussed
READ FULL STORYInstrument maker Rex hits right note
Bressay man Rex Fernehaugh has built himself a full-sized West African-style kora, or harp-like instrument, after studying photographs and descriptions of the unusual device in
READ FULL STORYGet a taste of local produce
Native beef and lamb, cheese and seaweed will be among the culinary delights on offer at an event in the Clickimin complex next month.
READ FULL STORYPrepare to be scared as horror festival returns
Islanders who don’t mind being afraid of what might be lurking in the dark of the Shetland winter will have the opportunity to enjoy a
READ FULL STORYEU cash assists LPA’s latest plan to expand harbour
Lerwick Port Authority and Shetland Amenity Trust have both received major funding boosts to the tune of a combined £637,000 in the latest round of
READ FULL STORYHelicopter crash investigators recommend changes at Sumburgh Airport
Unfavourable tidal conditions meant some rescue workers were delayed in reaching the scene of August’s fatal helicopter crash, air accident investigators have revealed.
READ FULL STORYNew music group to trigger memories
New projects for people with dementia and their carers will be starting shortly, including musical sessions and possibly a choir.
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