Trust is pleased with lighthouse visitor numbers
Almost 8,000 people visited the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse for its opening season.
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Lighthouse gets royal approval
Wet, windy weather greeted the Princess Royal when she arrived at Sumburgh for the official opening of the lighthouse complex today.
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Project to highlight importance of peat bogs
A new Shetland Amenity Trust “Peatland Restoration” project has been established with an aim to raise awareness of the importance of blanket bogs.
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Redd Up bairns’ message surprise
Bairns in Nesting made an unexpected find as part of the Voar Redd Up – a message in a bottle.
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Restored complex will light up summer visits
The restored Sumburgh lighthouse complex will open to the public a week today for the summer season.
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Restored lighthouse prepares to take guests
Visitors wanting to stay at the newly-refurbished Sumburgh Head Lighthouse accommodation can now book online for the summer months.
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Enviroglass praised by Scottish government
A Shetland project to recycle waste glass into building materials has been hailed as a beacon of excellence by the Scottish government.
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Shetland Wool Week
Last month’s Shetland Wool Week was deemed a great success by organisers. And now a video celebrating the event which celebrates the native sheep and…
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Environmental best practice recognised
Eleven local projects received Shetland Environmental Awards at a ceremony in Shetland Museum today.
READ FULL STORYAmenity Trust says no to Viking Energy project
Shetland Amenity Trust, which is charged with protecting the environment and the cultural heritage of Shetland, has objected to the Viking Energy windfarm proposal.
READ FULL STORYTrondra crofting expert helps launch wildlife alphabet book
Shetland Amenity Trust has teamed up with well known local crofting expert Mary Isbister of the Burland Croft Trail to publish what is described in…
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