WATCH: Dozens of orcas hunt east of Mousa
Dozens of orcas were spotted spy-hopping and spraying out their blowholes east of Mousa. The orcas surrounded both sides of Whalsay pelagic vessel Zephyr. Fisherman…
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Skipper retires after 64 years at sea
A Whalsay fisherman has reflected on his lifetime at sea as he retires after almost six and a half decades. Davie Hutchison, 79, known locally…
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Mirrie Dancers put on epic display
The Mirrie Dancers were out in full force last night across the isles – with colours of green, pink and red across Whalsay. Mirrie Dancers…
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Whalsay pupils raise thousands for RNLI
Whalsay School pupils raised almost £3,000 for the RNLI following a fish and chip fundraiser.
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MPAs and windfarm proposals labelled an ‘absolute attack’ on the fishing industry
Fishermen have condemned plans to introduce MPAs (marine protected areas) and an offshore windfarm on the isles fishing grounds – with a lack of “evidence”…
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UPDATED: Whalsay and Yell both down to single vessels
Whalsay’s ferry service was down to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra. The 42-year old vessel, which is the oldest of…
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Whalsay woman beats Shetland 10km record
Michelle Sandison, from Whalsay, was left “over the moon” after she beat the Shetland 10km record yesterday (Sunday).
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No budget in place to reopen mothballed schools
Director of children’s services Helen Budge confirmed there is no budget in place to reopen mothballed schools.
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Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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UPDATE: Power restored in Whalsay
More than 80 homes in Whalsay were currently without power this afternoon (Friday). SSEN said they were aware of 82 homes affected by the “unplanned…
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Whalsay woman to compete in Ness Factor
A Whalsay woman is set to take part in Inverness’ version of The X Factor after grief gave her a new perspective. Kay-Lisa Davidson, originally…
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Whalsay ferry to be out of service for two weeks
Whalsay ferry Linga will be out of service for two weeks as installation works get underway.
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Shortage of water in Whalsay as main bursts
Scottish Water have confirmed its attending a burst on a water main in Whalsay.
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Whalsay skipper becomes pelagic chairman for Scotland
Richard Williamson from Whalsay has been appointed as the new chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association.
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