Historical artefacts could return under new SIC policy
Historical treasures could find their way home to the isles after the council adopted a new museum collections policy at a meeting this morning. SICs…
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Meeting to discuss future of Pilot Us
A meeting will be held next week to discuss the future of historic fishing boat Pilot Us. It comes as the Shetland Museum holds a…
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Heritage conference to be held next month
Inspiring people to “engage” with the community is the aim of a heritage conference to be held next month. Shetland Amenity Trust and Shetland Heritage…
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Historic Maggie Helen set for move as next phase of restoration is to begin
A historic boat will be on the move as its extensive restoration work enters the next phase.
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Fair Game exhibition focuses on ’emotive’ elements of Shetland’s social history
A “politically incorrect” exhibition has been launched online by Shetland Museum and Archives. “Fair Game” examines three customs which museum curator Ian Tait said were…
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Trust reveals scale of drop in museum visitor numbers
Visiting numbers to Shetland Museum and Archive have plunged by over 90 per cent as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Family history society moves to new Garthspool home
The Shetland Family History Society has a new base in the Shetland Amenity Trust headquarters.
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Old photos of youth clubs required for Islesburgh exhibition
Anyone with old photographs of their time spent in Shetland youth clubs is being asked to submit them for an exhibition at Islesburgh Community Centre
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Vikings land in Lerwick for exciting activity day
Vikings landed in Lerwick this weekend – with a jam-packed activity day at Shetland Museum enjoyed by bairns and visitors. Viking crafts were on show…
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GALLERY: Boat Week parade
A successful Shetland Boat Week drew to a close at the weekend with a number of events including a parade on Saturday.
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Strongmen drafted for Boat Week preparations
A feat of strength took place this week at Shetland Museum’s boat shed, in preparation for Shetland Boat Week which begins on Monday 7th August….
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Gem of a find for Eilith on Muckle Roe walk
A walk on the beach at Muckle Roe produced a rare find for seven-year-old Eilith Gunn – a piece of prehistoric stone jewellery more than
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Anti-litter movie The Curse of the Bruck Monster is now online, with a display including bruck monster productions and models used in the film being…
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Eighteenth century sunken treasure goes on display
A new exhibition has been unveiled at Shetland Museum with two displays showcasing finds from the wreck of the Drottningen af Swerige.
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