NorthLink cancels Saturday sailings
NorthLink’s Saturday evening sailings have been cancelled due to “adverse weather”. Hjaltland was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall and Lerwick at 5pm. However,…
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WATCH: Epic performances mark 20 years of dialect group
Shetland ForWirds celebrated its 20th anniversary with a concert showcasing a range of local talent last night (Thursday). The group which promotes the use of…
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Pubs granted permission to stay open longer
Licensed premises have been granted permission to extend their hours over the festive period. The SIC’s licensing board agreed at a meeting this morning (Thursday)…
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Shetland Charitable Trusts announces almost £10 million in funding
Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has announced £9.67 million in grants to support 28 charity services and trusts across the isles. The awards for 2025-26 represent…
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Usual service resumes to Whalsay Health Centre
Normal service has resumed at Whalsay Health Centre after the island was left without a GP over the weekend.
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Hjaltland unveils new homes in Walls
Hjaltland Housing Association has celebrated after completing four new homes in Walls.
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Lerwick Brewery unveils ambitious national targets
Lerwick Brewery plans to increase its mainland UK sales by 500 per cent within the next three years. The ambitious growth strategy will see the…
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WATCH: Dozens of orcas hunt east of Mousa
Dozens of orcas were spotted spy-hopping and spraying out their blowholes east of Mousa. The orcas surrounded both sides of Whalsay pelagic vessel Zephyr. Fisherman…
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Shetland Library receives national award
Shetland Library scooped a top national award in Edinburgh on Friday. The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) annually celebrates the achievements of libraries across…
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Skipper retires after 64 years at sea
A Whalsay fisherman has reflected on his lifetime at sea as he retires after almost six and a half decades. Davie Hutchison, 79, known locally…
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Brae High School inspection identifies ‘many aspects of good work’
An inspection highlighted a number of positives for Brae High School and Nursery – with some areas in need of improvement.
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POLL: Will you be tuning in for Shetland series nine?
Shetland is set to return to our screens next week for its ninth series.
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WATCH: ‘The real star of the show in Shetland’ – actors reminisce about filming in the isles
Shetland stars have shared memories of filming in the isles from sea swimming to sampling puffin poo – and plenty of weather-related grumbles too.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 18th October) edition of The Shetland Times: • Outrage as NorthLink fares are set to soar • EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of inter-island ferry complaints…
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