WATCH: Tractors bring festive cheer to Unst
The roads of Unst were lit up last night (Sunday) for the isle’s first Christmas tractor run. A parade of 12 highly-decorated tractors took part…
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Children’s novel set in Unst wins top Waterstones accolade
A novel set in Unst has been named the children’s gift of the year by British book retailer Waterstones. Julia and the Shark, written by…
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Historic Belmont House put up for sale
The historic Belmont House in Unst has gone on the market – 25 years after it was restored to its former glory. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom…
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Unst museums ‘delighted’ to be reopening next month
Two Unst museums are set to open to visitors next month having been forced to close all last season due to the pandemic. Unst Heritage…
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German rocket maker to launch from Unst
A German rocket maker plans to launch from Unst – a move seen as a further boost for Shetland Space Centre. HyImpulse Technologies plans to…
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Changes to rubbish collections in Yell and Unst
Changes are being made to the household recycling and rubbish collections in some areas of Unst and Yell. In Unst, collections in Uyeasound will now…
READ FULL STORYWild Ventures invest in Shetland Space Centre
The Shetland Space Centre has secured a “significant minority investment” of £1.43 million from Wild Ventures Limited. Wild Ventures Limited is a sister company to…
READ FULL STORYUK government approval for creation of isles spaceport
Shetland is on the cusp of a major boost with the UK government ready to approve the creation of an isles spaceport in Unst – a
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Spaceport plans move ahead as formal proposal lodged
The public will be given the opportunity to comment on proposals for a spaceport to launch small vertical rockets from Unst during a series of…
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Award will help Glansin Glass with marketing
Unst-based company Glansin Glass has won a start-up award from W-Power, a Northern Periphery and Arctic programme project dedicated to women entrepreneurs.
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Report of vandalism at Unst’s P&T Coaches premises
Police are investigating a report of vandalism at the P&T Coaches premises north of Baltasound in Unst.
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Uyeasound jarl ‘Erik’ storming it on Up-Helly-A’ day
It was an early start for the Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’ squad as they met in good spirits on a rather grey day at the galley shed…
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New bar for Unst
A new bar is set to open in Unst this weekend after being granted a licence at today’s (Tuesday) meeting of the licencing board. Balta…
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MSP Tavish Scott appointed director of Shetland Space Centre
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has been appointed a director of Shetland Space Centre – the company behind plans to build a satellite launch site in…
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