Isles Norse heritage shows up in genetic research project
Northern Isles residents are the most genetically distinct and have the highest levels of Norse DNA in Britain and Ireland, new research suggests.
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Top prizes at national fishing awards
The Shetland fishing industry has again taken top honours at the UK’s only national awards for those working in commercial fishing.
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Whalsay’s new Research arrives in Lerwick for first time
Whalsay’s latest pelagic vessel, the new Research (LK 62) made her first appearance in Lerwick on Saturday, after her home islanders got a first look
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Skippers’ views wanted to paint picture for policy makers
Seafish researchers are calling on vessel owners and skippers in Shetland, Orkney, the Highlands and the Outer Hebrides to have their say on the state…
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A DVD filmed at sea by fishermen on various different kinds of fishing boats includes Shetland vessels. At The Fishing, Volume 9 features trawling for…
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