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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Has Danus forgotten? (Gordon Harmer)
Listening to BBC Radio Shetland on Friday evening I heard Danus Skene, the SNP candidate for the forthcoming Scottish election, proclaim he would hold an
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Shetland Line loses £12 million ferry contract claim
A Shetland firm has lost a £12 million claim against the Scottish government after it unsuccessfully bid for a contract to provide ferry services for
READ FULL STORYNot the job of the trust (John Tulloch)
It has been claimed elsewhere that oil central heating in Shetland costs 4.5p per unit (kWh).
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Failure over crofters’ payments admitted
The Scottish government has admitted failing to provide the majority of its support payments to crofters and farmers by the end of last month –…
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Crown Estate income should be invested in NAFC, says Scott
The Crown Estate’s income from the seabed around Shetland should be re-invested in the NAFC Marine Centre, Shetland MSP Tavish Scott believes. Speaking at a…
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‘Urgent review’ needed over Faaroese fishing deal: Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael is calling for an “urgent review” of the fishing deal which has freed up quota for Faroese fishing boats in EU waters. Speaking…
READ FULL STORYChance for a fairer society (Duncan Simpson)
I have been in favour of the idea of Shetland self-governance for a long time and I am encouraged by the ever-growing support our campaign
READ FULL STORYComfort from Mr Tinkler (Jonathan Wills)
It is a comfort to know that Ian Tinkler does not despise any of the trustees of Shetland Charitable Trust (Readers’ Views, 2nd October).
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Air Discount Scheme to rise to 50 per cent in January
The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) run by the Scottish government is to increase to 50 per cent from 40 per cent on bookings made after
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After eight years of an SNP government Shetland needs positive action rather than endless rhetoric, MSP Tavish Scott says.
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Robinson confident over future sustainability
Shetland is braced for bright beginnings over the four years leading up until 2020, despite darkening clouds – in the form of grant allocation cuts…
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Air campaign changes name and aims
The social media led campaign to tackle the high cost of flying to and from Scottish Islands has changed its name and aims after the
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Foundation stone for new Anderson High unveiled
Education Secretary Angela Constance has unveiled the foundation stone for the new Anderson High School, marking a gathering of pace in the council’s flagship project….
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