Sumburgh lighthouse re-opens for 2025
With an almighty toot, Sumburgh’s foghorn announced the re-opening of the lighthouse and visitor centre this afternoon (Saturday). “You could feel it in your ribcage,”…
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New tourist centre owners appeal for funds
The Shetland Tourism Association (STA) has put out a fundraising call to help plug the “significant gap in our community” left when the tourist centre…
READ FULL STORYNew tourist centre owners ‘delighted’ after sale finally goes through
The new owners of the tourist centre have finally taken ownership of the building – more than a year after its closure was first announced.
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First cruise ship arrives at Lerwick
The 2025 cruise season is under way, with the arrival of Viking Vela – the first of 145 vessels expected by late October. On a…
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Halls of residence set for ‘hotel’ classification in bid host summer visitors and raise council cash
The Anderson High School halls of residence could be reclassified under “hotels and hostels” in a bid to open it up for guests during the
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Folk festival secures £10,000 sponsorship
Shetland Stays is the new headline sponsor for the Shetland Folk Festival after giving the largest private donation worth £10,000. The newly-launched accommodation management service…
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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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