Orcas put on a fine show off Levenwick
Many wildlife watchers were treated to a great display of killer whales in waters off Sandwick and Levenwick last night.
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Brexit debate sees opinions divide in farming and fishing sectors
Brexit came under the spotlight at a lively meeting in the Shetland Museum last night, with farming and fishing leaders divided over the issue. The…
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First British sighting at Mossy Hill of rare Siberian bird
An extremely rare bird was found in a quarry on Mossy Hill above Scousburgh on Sunday.
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Holyrood’s ‘flawed’ crofting consultation criticised
A local farming leader has backed criticism made by a crofting law expert of Scottish government consultation.
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Farm incomes halved over four-year period
Isles producers are suffering more than their mainland counterparts because of added costs, a farming leader has warned. Local NFU chairman Jim Nicolson has spoken…
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New surgery in Lerwick becomes the third for Shetland Vets
A brand new vet’s surgery in Lerwick opens for business on Monday – four and a half years since the last one in the town
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Flock of bright visitors drop in for isles visit
Bee-eater-K2000Bee-eaters are very colourful birds and unusually seven were spotted at Veensgarth in Tingwall yesterday morning.
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