Minister apologises to crofters over payments shambles
Scotland’s new rural affairs minister made an unreserved apology for the delays in croft and farm payments, and resolved to sort it out.
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Scott sweeps to victory with massive majority
It was the perfect birthday present for Tavish Scott as he won a decisive majority in yesterday’s Scottish Election, securing a fifth term as Shetland
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Benefits in voting tactically (Alistair Easton)
Robina Barton takes exception to the idea of tactical voting. But this is something which is forced on the intelligent voter where they have to
READ FULL STORYVote for who you want (Robina Barton)
I gather the Liberal Democrats are circulating “hand-written” letters from Tavish Scott asking Labour and Tory voters to vote Lib Dem to keep out the
READ FULL STORYMore substance, less vitriol (John Jackson)
I was disappointed to see in last week’s Shetland Times (“…As Scott gets support from town residents,” page seven) one or two comments being attributed…
READ FULL STORYA new list candidate? (Ian Selbie)
SIC councillor Amanda Westlake is apparently an SNP supporter, which she conveniently failed to disclose when she canvassed.
READ FULL STORYPomp and ceremony (Cameron Smith)
During Monday’s pomp and ceremony the SNP launched their manifesto for the islands. The central idea is an Islands Act (for surely a Bill must…
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VIDEO – Sturgeon: We want to empower island communities
Nicola Sturgeon defended the SNP’s Holyrood record during her visit to the isles following criticism from campaign group Wir Shetland.
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Sturgeon launches ‘manifesto for the islands’
A 10-point manifesto which puts “investment and empowerment” at the heart of island communities has been launched by the First Minister.
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First Minister’s visit boycotted by campaign group
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrived in Shetland this morning off the North Boat and immediately faced criticism over the SNP government’s record on ferry…
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Lochhead defends his record during short visit
Scottish agricultural minister Richard Lochhead was on a short tour of Shetland yesterday and today to canvass the seat he said the SNP had their
READ FULL STORYFirst Minister to visit isles on Monday
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to make a flying visit to Shetland next week, following in the footsteps of agriculture minister Richard Lochhead who
READ FULL STORYLegality of tax avoidance (Bryon Smith)
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave the reason by mistake during the Scottish party leaders’ televised debate last Thursday.
READ FULL STORYHas 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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