Stories tagged with Tag: nature

Photographer captures ‘amazing wildlife spectacle’ as pod of orcas hunts otter in Lerwick harbour

An award-winning photographer has captured a stunning image of an orca closing in on an otter in Lerwick harbour.

November 30, 2024 | 10.04am

Fishing and Marine News

WATCH: Otter film to air on National Geographic

An emotionally powerful film showcasing the relationship between a man and an otter is getting its UK premiere this month. Billy and Molly: an otter…

November 5, 2024 | 7.00am

Fears raised over danger of ‘rogue’ maas aggressively defending their territory

Concerns have been raised about “rogue” maas behaving aggressively towards people in Lerwick.

October 9, 2024 | 11.45am

News Videos

WATCH: Councillor highlights outdoor access rights after receiving reports of folk being threatened and harassed

Visitors to a stretch of South Mainland coast have reported threats, harassment and verbal abuse.

September 29, 2024 | 10.33am

News Videos

WATCH: Pod of dolphins in Uyeasound

A pod of dolphins has been spotted off the coast of Unst.

August 21, 2024 | 1.54pm

Harrowing shot of gannet entangled in ghost fishing gear short-listed for award

A photographer’s powerful image of an entangled gannet hanging from a cliff in Noss has been shortlisted for a conservation award.

August 16, 2024 | 10.50am

RSPB Shetland to boost health through winter programme

RSPB Shetland are launching a new programme which aims to enhance people’s health and wellbeing.

December 19, 2023 | 11.36am

Energy firm looks to create thousands of hectares of new woodland

The energy firm behind the Shetland interconnector is looking to establish thousands of hectares of woodland throughout Scotland to enhance biodiversity.

October 8, 2023 | 10.23am

WATCH: Kate Humble promotes Shetland in new film

Nature and wildlife presenter Kate Humble starred in a Promote Shetland feature film aimed at showing off the best of the isles. The 30-minute film…

September 29, 2023 | 10.06am

Wishart praises work of citizen scientists sharing killer whale sightings

Orca spotters who share their sightings on social media have been praised for helping to further research and conservation.

June 3, 2023 | 8.58am

Sandeel fishing ban proposed to save seabirds

A ban on commercial fishing for sandeels is being proposed to help save Scotland’s seabirds.

May 20, 2023 | 9.22am

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Life in Shetland

Ferry crew and passengers treated to rare leap from minke whale

Crew and passengers onboard the Filla got a rare and amazing sight of a large minkie whale breaching out of the water on Saturday morning

April 26, 2023 | 10.04am

Go ‘Wild about Whaaps’ to celebrate World Curlew Day

Nature fans are invited to celebrate World Curlew Day at a special event aimed at highlighting the plight of the popular wading bird.

April 16, 2023 | 8.51am