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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Record-breaking cruise season was a ‘year like no other’
A record-breaking cruise season with 129 ships, 124,000 passengers and 19 maiden calls has been hailed as a “year like no other”.
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Councillors to discuss tourism tax
A proposed “tourism tax” risks having a detrimental impact on small businesses, councillors will be warned. A draft response to the Scottish government’s planned visitor…
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Isles tourism featured at major event
Shetland’s tourism sector was highlighted to international markets during Scotland’s biggest business-to-business event for travel. Held at P&J Live in Aberdeen, the event offered businesses…
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Time is running out to have your say on ‘Shetland Way’
Folk have been urged to have their say on plans for a “Shetland way” walking route as the deadline for feedback nears.
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Record-breaking cruise season on the cards after earliest ever start
The cruise season is set to get off to its earliest ever start next week with the arrival of Viking Venus.
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WATCH: Visitor campaign celebrates Shetland’s ‘winter delights’
A digital marketing campaign has been launched to attract more visitors to Shetland this winter.
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Two cruise ships arrive in Lerwick
Two cruise ships arrived in Lerwick today (Monday) – the latest since last month’s easing of restrictions. The Islands Sky became the first cruise ship…
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WATCH: TV advert promoting Shetland goes live
Promote Shetland has released a video of its new television advert which showcases the isles as as the ideal “overseas” destination for Scots considering a change…
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