Shetland News

Funding boost worth £60m for SaxaVord Spaceport

The UK Government is pledging £30 million, with the rest to be met by private investment

Officer’s recommendation ‘disregarded’ as Trondra planning appeal launched

A PLANNING officer’s recommendation to approve permission in principle for new houses in Trondra was “disregarded” by councillors, according to…

Animal welfare charity shop to launch this week

The shop will begin by taking in donations, with the aim to start trading next month

Shetland ‘at the heart’ of SNP’s expansion plans

Thank you for your fine coverage of last Saturday’s meeting of community councils resisting the ongoing renewable energy stampede. SNP policy is…

PhD student in Serbia on the hunt for local voices on language

A PHD researcher from the University of Belgrade is seeking local participants to help him with his doctoral research into Shetland English. Ste…

Owners of demasted yacht thank Lerwick lifeboat for ‘swift and professional assistance’

THE OWNERS of a stricken yacht that suffered a mast breakage 27 miles east of Shetland on Saturday have expressed their “sincere gratitude” to t…

Goodlad ready to highlight key industries to visiting minister

THE SCOTTISH minister for agriculture, marine and islands Jim Fairlie is due to arrive in Shetland today (Monday) for a three-day visit. Fairlie…

Shetland must not be sacrificed to meet demand elsewhere

Shetland Islands Council’s renewed focus on tunnels and long‑term transport links is overdue. With an ageing inter‑island ferry fleet and years…

Bain’s handprints taken ahead of receiving Edinburgh Award

IMPRESSIONS of Aly Bain’s hands have been cast in clay and are ready to be carved into stone as he gets set to receive a prestigious award from…

RNLI celebrates ‘truly remarkable’ 200th anniversary

SHETLAND’s two lifeboat stations are marking the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Lifeboats have been perman…

Farewell to spoilt Shetland

After the Corona years my wife and I had holidays in Shetland and Orkney again this summer. We visit Shetland almost every year, but we decided…

Saabs to be phased out, leftover pumpkins, Tall Ships volunteering, tourism conference and more…

LOGANAIR is finally phasing out its remaining eight Saab340B aircraft thanks to a $12 million agreement to bring in next generation ATR turbopro…

Maggie Helen gets a new lease of life

A FORMER fishing boat is returning to the water after being taken over by an enthusiast team of skilled shipwrights and sailors who intend to us…

Twelve young trainees ready to set sail

TWELVE young sailors have been picked to participate in this summer’s tall ship races on board Shetland’s own Swanas well as the Norwegian three…