Shetland

Funding hope for Viking Genes after every community council backs screening project Shetland News10:12Scottish Islands Scotland

Shetland communities back call for faulty gene screening BBC06:58Scottish Islands Scotland

‘This is seen by many as an outrageous decision,’: Shetland Central councillor Davie Sandison slams Scalloway Pool… The Shetland Times, Scotland05:31Scalloway Scottish Islands Scotland

‘Outrageous’ and ‘shameful’: Scalloway pool closure stuns area’s councillors Shetland News09:57Scalloway Scottish Islands Scotland

Tallack’s That beautiful Atlantic waltz among Shetland’s most popular library loans The Shetland Times, Scotland07:02Scottish Islands Scotland

Shetland authors prove popular as library reveals most borrowed list Shetland News12:35Scottish Islands Scotland

Parent council ‘willing and ready’ to work with SIC over Dunrossness future Shetland News12:14Dunrossness Family

Pausing Dunrossness demolition ‘more complex’ than folk think, councillor says Shetland News09:39Dunrossness Family

Ferry disruption highlights need for extra vessel, councillor says Shetland News16:27Scottish Islands

Ferry services to operate with single vessel due to dry dock issues The Shetland Times, Scotland17:32Scottish Islands

Peak ferry fares for islanders set to be scrapped by Scottish Government Shetland News14:37Scotland

SNP candidate secures flat fees for islanders on lifeline ferry service in £5m Scottish budget announcement The Shetland Times, Scotland14:48Scotland

6 Shetland jumpers to coddle you through winter Esquire11:51Scottish Islands

9 Shetland sweaters to coddle you through winter Esquire22:48Scottish Islands

Whalsay artist explains ‘heritage’ was inspiration behind runestones The Shetland Times, Scotland12:33Whalsay Scottish Islands Scotland

‘Lovely’ runestones welcomed by Lerwick Community Council but ask where to put it The Shetland Times, Scotland10:23Whalsay Scottish Islands Scotland

Lerwick Community Council to explore options for £3,500 Clickimin Broch lighting responsibility The Shetland Times, Scotland12:25Clickimin Broch Scotland

Questions over community council’s continued funding of lights at Clickimin Broch Shetland News10:33Clickimin Broch Scotland

Hrossey to leave Lerwick at 10pm on Monday night Shetland News09:36Scotland

NorthLink sailings cancelled on Sunday Shetland News09:40Scotland

Latest News

In the last hour

Two fundraisers who endured harsh conditions in the isles have chance encounter in Sutherland The Shetland Times, Scotland19:30

In the last 4 hours

Heogan quayside repairs will be made by spring, Lerwick’s harbourmaster says The Shetland Times, Scotland17:38

Scottish Water jarl, Greenland comments and more … Shetland News17:18

Beloved music store on Scottish island up for sale as owner retires after 30 years The National, Scotland16:45

Ferry disruption highlights need for extra vessel, councillor says Shetland News16:27

Security of Shetland ‘needs to be considered’ amid Donald Trump Greenland threats The National, Scotland16:13

In the last 6 hours

Author and ‘Up Helly Aa baby’ excited to return to Shetland after 40-year wait Shetland News15:05

Black Cat Making Biscuits and Napping on Top of His Shetland Pony BFF Couldn't Be Sweeter The Tribune, California14:05

In the last 8 hours

Artist speaks of her joy after her work is featured on hit reality TV show The Shetland Times, Scotland13:13

Earlier today

High Level goes up for sale as ‘next chapter’ sought for music business Shetland News11:41

Sporting round-up 20 January Shetland News11:41

Islanders back 'Viking gene tests' amid fears they are 1000 times weaker to disease The National, Scotland10:57

Sailings face disruption due to poor weather The Shetland Times, Scotland10:50

Dunrossness not the only school in a broken system Shetland News10:38

NorthLink warns of significant disruption over coming days Shetland News10:20

Survey launched to gauge demand for extra Sumburgh to Glasgow flights The Shetland Times, Scotland09:59

Hopes fare cap trial will make bus travel more attractive Shetland News09:50

Police still awaiting results from carbon dating of suspected human remains seven months after their discovery The Shetland Times, Scotland08:08

Shetland communities back call for faulty gene screening BBC06:58

‘We are extremely sad, angry and frustrated’ - Parent council vows to continue investigating council failings and hold… The Shetland Times, Scotland06:16

Community councils give ‘unanimous’ support to Viking Genes study The Shetland Times, Scotland05:35

Yesterday

Grey seals are released after making an impressive recovery at Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary The Shetland Times, Scotland20:05 19-Jan-26

Ferry services to operate with single vessel due to dry dock issues The Shetland Times, Scotland17:32 19-Jan-26

Rising North headliner, museum exhibition and more… Shetland News17:30 19-Jan-26

New exhibition celebrates the work of a gifted and much-loved craftsman The Shetland Times, Scotland17:11 19-Jan-26

Innovative pilot project develops traceability tool for pelagic fish The Shetland Times, Scotland16:11 19-Jan-26

Lerwick driver disqualified and fined after admitting to drugs charges The Shetland Times, Scotland16:11 19-Jan-26

Almost 1,500 households affected as Ssen carries out urgent repairs Shetland News14:47 19-Jan-26

Whitedale crowned league champions after vote by clubs Shetland News14:27 19-Jan-26

Whalsay artist explains ‘heritage’ was inspiration behind runestones The Shetland Times, Scotland12:33 19-Jan-26

Parent council ‘willing and ready’ to work with sic over Dunrossness future Shetland News12:14 19-Jan-26

Man charged after incident at town restaurant in which customer was taken to hospital with injuries The Shetland Times, Scotland12:07 19-Jan-26

Thousands raised for charity at Sharon’s latest swapshop Shetland News11:23 19-Jan-26

Funding hope for Viking Genes after every community council backs screening project Shetland News10:12 19-Jan-26

NorthLink warns of five days of possible weather-related disruption - with freight sailings already affected The Shetland Times, Scotland09:34 19-Jan-26

NorthLink warns of possible disruption through to weekend Shetland News09:31 19-Jan-26

Fundraiser to embark on twelve-hour ‘knitathon’ Shetland News08:40 19-Jan-26

‘This is seen by many as an outrageous decision,’: Shetland Central councillor Davie Sandison slams Scalloway Pool… The Shetland Times, Scotland05:31 19-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Photo of the Week: Snow is no match for Shetland ewe Farmers Weekly Interactive16:40 18-Jan-26

REVIEW: Audience braves the wild winds to see the charming Wildwoods The Shetland Times, Scotland16:01 18-Jan-26

NATURE: Twittering flock of snow buntings was a fitting sight for a frosty morn The Shetland Times, Scotland14:05 18-Jan-26

Cost of scrapping peak ferry fares not to be recouped by other means, Transport Scotland confirms Shetland News11:05 18-Jan-26

LETTER: Farmers are the ‘heroes that don’t wear capes’ and deserve payment for keeping roads cleared The Shetland Times, Scotland10:02 18-Jan-26

WATCH: Rescuers carry out daring winching exercise at sea The Shetland Times, Scotland09:11 18-Jan-26

Tallack’s That beautiful Atlantic waltz among Shetland’s most popular library loans The Shetland Times, Scotland07:02 18-Jan-26

Midlothian man fined after Commercial Road assault and threats to ‘slice’ people The Shetland Times, Scotland05:37 18-Jan-26

Viking themed tours, cookery demonstrations and exhibitions set to celebrate Up-Helly-Aa traditions The Shetland Times, Scotland19:09 17-Jan-26

Brae man admits ‘nasty’ assault that left victim requiring dental treatment The Shetland Times, Scotland16:04 17-Jan-26

New Folsomotoma species (Collembola) found on Byers Peninsula, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands British Antarctic Survey14:56 17-Jan-26

STEERING COLUMM: With Trump’s threat to invade Greenland spooking the markets, classic cars are increasingly seen as… The Shetland Times, Scotland14:12 17-Jan-26

‘Far from ideal’ - Emergency work on energy network will leave around 1,200 homes without power The Shetland Times, Scotland13:00 17-Jan-26

Short-term let licence fee increase ‘essential to ensure sustainability’ of service, sic says Shetland News12:40 17-Jan-26

Burravoe Post Office to re-open in March The Shetland Times, Scotland12:10 17-Jan-26

Vidlin man ordered to pay compensation for smashing police station window The Shetland Times, Scotland11:09 17-Jan-26

Coastguard helicopter tasked to airlift woman following crash in Unst Shetland News10:28 17-Jan-26

TIMES PAST: Slap petition; 297 new homes built; island games bid; gallant seaman; missing trawler The Shetland Times, Scotland10:08 17-Jan-26

‘Outrageous’ and ‘shameful’: Scalloway pool closure stuns area’s councillors Shetland News09:57 17-Jan-26

‘These changes have not been made lightly’ - Council claims doubling of accommodation licence fees was necessary to… The Shetland Times, Scotland08:06 17-Jan-26

LETTER: ‘With Hannah Mary having a seat at the table, Shetland’s best days lie ahead’ The Shetland Times, Scotland07:35 17-Jan-26

Man fined for two nightclub assaults The Shetland Times, Scotland05:34 17-Jan-26

Emergency helicopter called after crash in Unst The Shetland Times, Scotland17:02 16-Jan-26

Man fined after Lerwick assault and damaging TV The Shetland Times, Scotland16:01 16-Jan-26

UPDATE: Scalloway Pool to close at end of March The Shetland Times, Scotland12:48 16-Jan-26

SRT to close Scalloway swimming pool Shetland News12:45 16-Jan-26

Shetland authors prove popular as library reveals most borrowed list Shetland News12:35 16-Jan-26

POLL: Should thousands of pounds of public money be spent on lighting up the Clickimin Broch? The Shetland Times, Scotland12:08 16-Jan-26

‘Once in a lifetime’ experience beckons for Up Helly Aa guizer jarl Shetland News11:23 16-Jan-26

Drug driver given lengthy ban from road The Shetland Times, Scotland11:07 16-Jan-26

Hial board appointments to bring ‘experience and expertise’ amid islander representation concern Shetland News10:32 16-Jan-26

Post office service to return to Burravoe soon Shetland News10:12 16-Jan-26

Visiting line-up for folk festival features representations from nine nations including familiar faces, new arrivals… The Shetland Times, Scotland07:31 16-Jan-26

Folk festival back with a bang as visiting line-up announced Shetland News07:08 16-Jan-26

Green hydrogen plant would be operational 24/7 producing up to 160 tonnes of ammonia per day The Shetland Times, Scotland05:32 16-Jan-26

Whalsay driver ordered to pay £1,000 compensation for collision that ‘could have been fatal’ The Shetland Times, Scotland05:32 16-Jan-26

‘Dream come true’ - gymnastics club finds new home after eight years of searching The Shetland Times, Scotland19:01 15-Jan-26

Rebellettes win fourth Still Game Cup The Shetland Times, Scotland17:20 15-Jan-26

Sheriff rules uninsured motorist ‘just took a risk’ The Shetland Times, Scotland16:18 15-Jan-26

Lerwick Sheriff Court: Attempted murder accused granted bail The Shetland Times, Scotland16:08 15-Jan-26

Shetland's Douglas Henshall joins Downton Abbey star in 'twisted' 6-part drama based on bestseller HELLO!15:02 15-Jan-26

Teenage driver has licence revoked after driving without insurance Shetland News15:00 15-Jan-26

Coastguard rescue injured crewman from vessel northeast of Shetland The Shetland Times, Scotland13:46 15-Jan-26

Tributes to owner of Shettie Land Isle of Wight Observer13:17 15-Jan-26

Chef fined after striking Trench security in row over £5 entrance fee Shetland News12:48 15-Jan-26

Shetland teen accused of domestic abuse The Shetland Times, Scotland12:04 15-Jan-26

Joy for gymnastics club as planning consent granted for new facility in Cunningsburgh Shetland News11:26 15-Jan-26

No appeal submitted against murder conviction and sentence Shetland News10:45 15-Jan-26

Labour candidate highlights ‘biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation’ as he takes paternity leave following… The Shetland Times, Scotland10:12 15-Jan-26

Lerwick Sheriff Court round-up 15 January Shetland News09:34 15-Jan-26

Lerwick Sheriff Court: Woman faces domestic abuse charge The Shetland Times, Scotland09:11 15-Jan-26

Auctioneers advertise historic kirk as potential Airbnb, data centre or community space The Shetland Times, Scotland08:51 15-Jan-26

Salmon industry defends safety standards after MSP highlights 139 workplace accidents including broken bones,… The Shetland Times, Scotland08:10 15-Jan-26

Union investigating ‘significant backlog’ facing postal staff after five tonnes of deliveries arrived in one day when… The Shetland Times, Scotland07:29 15-Jan-26

Cruise operator to bring in extra buses and provide Up Helly Aa guidance to passengers Shetland News07:02 15-Jan-26

Emergency services respond after reports of man taking unwell Shetland News20:20 14-Jan-26

Labour U-turns on controversial digital ID policy The Shetland Times, Scotland17:55 14-Jan-26

Clan invites folk to have their say on local cancer support services The Shetland Times, Scotland17:35 14-Jan-26

Driver banned for three years after ‘high’ cocaine reading Shetland News17:07 14-Jan-26

Vidlin man who used walking stick to smash police station door is fined Shetland News16:36 14-Jan-26

Man warned of jail time ahead of sentencing after Unst shop is left ‘ransacked’ The Shetland Times, Scotland16:24 14-Jan-26

‘Nasty assault’ outside Brae Hall left victim with broken nose and teeth Shetland News16:05 14-Jan-26

Yell man placed on sex offender’s register after pleading guilty to possession of sexual images of children The Shetland Times, Scotland15:53 14-Jan-26

Man who ‘ransacked’ Unst shop and left trail of destruction warned he faces jail Shetland News15:35 14-Jan-26

Yell man awaits sentencing for possession of child sexual images Shetland News15:04 14-Jan-26

Shetland man charged with attempted murder Shetland News13:23 14-Jan-26

6 Shetland Jumpers to Coddle You Through Winter Esquire11:51 14-Jan-26

Hopes that new ‘accelerator’ funding model could support inter-island connectivity aspirations Shetland News11:31 14-Jan-26

Pausing Dunrossness demolition ‘more complex’ than folk think, councillor says Shetland News09:39 14-Jan-26

‘Treated with contempt’ - calls for emergency meeting into school demolition plans rejected on legal grounds The Shetland Times, Scotland08:26 14-Jan-26

Plans lodged for two wind turbines at Sullom Voe Terminal Shetland News08:06 14-Jan-26

Partnership operating Viking Energy windfarm recorded a £24m profit in its first full year of operation The Shetland Times, Scotland07:45 14-Jan-26

9 Shetland Sweaters to Coddle You Through Winter Esquire22:48 13-Jan-26

The Best Shetland Sweaters Are Fuzzy and Warm Esquire21:37 13-Jan-26

Drugs dog’s first trainer delighted by ‘fantastic’ potential length of service award The Shetland Times, Scotland19:02 13-Jan-26

9 Shetland Sweaters to Keep You Fuzzy and Warm Esquire18:55 13-Jan-26

Maddy makes her way in the world after being rescued by local charity The Shetland Times, Scotland17:51 13-Jan-26

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