Anger voiced over ferry timetable changes
Changes to Whalsay’s ferry timetable sparked controversy this week – causing a council U-turn on some of its sailings. Whalsay’s ferry service will operate to…
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UPDATE: Whalsay to operate to revised timetable
Whalsay’s ferry service will operate to a revised timetable for three weeks due to “unforeseen” dry docking delays. The Hendra will cover services on the…
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UPDATE: Whalsay reduced to single vessel after Hendra breaks down
Whalsay’s ferry service was reduced to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra. The voicebank confirmed this morning (Saturday) the vessel had…
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Yellow warning for snow and ice issued
The Met Office has issued a fresh warning for both snow and ice – with strong winds also forecast.
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Whalsay Golf Course named best in the world
A golfing Youtuber has named Whalsay Golf Course as the “best in the world”. Liam Harrison runs the Golf Mates YouTube channel which has 225,000 subscribers…
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UPDATE: Trapped truck forces Whalsay to go down to single vessel
Whalsay’s ferry service was forced to go down to a single vessel due to a “stuck” fuel truck. According to the service’s voicebank, the LHD…
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WATCH: Epic performances mark 20 years of dialect group
Shetland ForWirds celebrated its 20th anniversary with a concert showcasing a range of local talent last night (Thursday). The group which promotes the use of…
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Usual service resumes to Whalsay Health Centre
Normal service has resumed at Whalsay Health Centre after the island was left without a GP over the weekend.
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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”…
READ FULL STORYUPDATED: 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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