Views from the Scord
Scalloway harbour was a bustling hive of activity in the week to Friday, largely due to the prevailing south-easterly gales which brought in large numbers
READ FULL STORYScalloway harbour was a bustling hive of activity in the week to Friday, largely due to the prevailing south-easterly gales which brought in large numbers
READ FULL STORYHigh seas for Tommy Trondra man Tommy Isbister witnessed an ominous and bizarre natural event on Saturday afternoon as he went about his business on
READ FULL STORYHarbour activity It was a near record week for fish landings in the port of Scalloway, with the highest number of boxes of fish sold
READ FULL STORYHallowe’en party There will be a fancy dress Hallowe’en party for children in the Scalloway Public Hall tonight. The event has been organised by the
READ FULL STORYTall Ships are coming The Tall Ships event in 2011 will, on this occasion, provide a unique opportunity for the ports outwith Lerwick to become
READ FULL STORYNew recruits The Scalloway unit of the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service is now at full strength after the latest intake of fire
READ FULL STORYHarbour activity It was a quiet week for Scalloway Harbour in general, but fish landings were up considerably on the previous meagre week.
READ FULL STORYColourful Minibus The Burra Community Minibus is now finally unmistakable as it wends its colourful way through the community sporting its new banner-style livery designed
READ FULL STORYGala events Fund-raising for next year’s 21st birthday of the Scalloway Gala gets under way next weekend with ever-popular band Scaldin Bragg playing in the
READ FULL STORYHarbour activity The stormy forecast at the beginning of last week brought in a threesome of large oil-related vessels to Scalloway Harbour for shelter.
READ FULL STORYHarbour activity The “sinking” vessel accidental transmission drama in the Scalloway area that sparked the maximum response from local emergency services last Thursday drew first
READ FULL STORYIt was an average week for fish landings in Scalloway. There were no landings at all on Monday or Wednesday last week, but the remaining
READ FULL STORYSunday Club is back Sunday sees the return of the Sunday Club in the Wesley Hall, next to the Methodist kirk.
READ FULL STORYFestival of food Preparations are under way for the second annual Shetland Food Festival, and the SIC’s economic development unit is keen to attract participation
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