Polar cruise ship cancels her maiden Lerwick call due to weather
The final cruise ship visit of the season has been cancelled due to weather – despite her credentials as a luxury polar exploration ship.
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Tourist centre closes for final time today as future of building remains unclear
The Lerwick tourist centre officially closes today (Monday) for the final time.
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POLL: Do you think Shetland should introduce a visitor levy?
Shetland Islands Council will be undertaking a consultation on whether to introduce a visitor levy.
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Lerwick Harbour sets all-time records
Lerwick Harbour has set a quartet of new records following a “brilliant” cruise season. The season, which usually runs from April to October, features shoulder…
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Campaigner Hill accuses SIC of hacking website to discredit attempt to save tourist centre
Sovereignty campaigner Stuart Hill has accused the SIC of “illegally hacking” his information in order to discredit an attempt to save the tourist centre.
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Police called after ‘The Sovereign Nation of Shetland’ stages tourist centre takeover
An 81-year-old man staged an attempted takeover of the Lerwick tourist centre on behalf of the “Sovereign Nation of Shetland”.
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Tourism businesses urged to register for flagship trade event
Tourism businesses are being encouraged to register for a flagship trade event – to help them claim a slice of the £3.5bn international market.
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Tourists ‘flooding’ bus network, says transport boss
Tourists are “flooding” the transport network at peak times, a senior council official has warned.
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UPDATE: More than a thousand people sign petition to save tourist centre
A petition calling for the saviour of the Shetland tourism office in Lerwick has received almost a thousand signatures just hours after its launch.
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Crisis talks to save tourist centre from closure
Crisis talks are to be held over the future of Lerwick tourist information centre after its closure date was confirmed – with hopes for a possible
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Cruise visit cancelled due to strong winds
A cruise ship visit has been called off due to strong winds.
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New sightseeing bus service launches for tourists and locals alike
A new sightseeing bus service launches today (Sunday) for visitors, cruise ship passengers and Shetlanders too.
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Tourist information centre to close as part of nationwide shutdown
VisitScotland has confirmed it is to close tourism information centres – including Lerwick – over the next two years.
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Shetland Way takes step in right direction, says tourism boss
Plans for a proposed walking route for tourists across the isles have taken a step forward, according to tourism chief Steve Mathieson, as a potential…
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