Minister approves tourism body
By NEIL RIDDELL The new tourism body set up to differentiate Shetland from the centralised “tartan and shortbread” image projected by VisitScotland has been given…
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Respects paid to association founder
Presidents past and present and members of the Edinburgh and District Shetland Association joined family and friends at Warriston Crematorium on 19th February to pay…
READ FULL STORYCLAN gets a lift from Boardman
A successful two evenings last weekend at the Shetland Hotel, organised by Brudolff Hotels Group in support of the CLAN 1,2,3 appeal, raised a grand…
READ FULL STORYGunner attends Deepcut course
Gunner Helen Tait has recently attended and passed a difficult course required to fulfil her duties as a member of Shetland’s Territorial Army troop. She…
READ FULL STORYPier damaged by former Bressay ferry
The retired Bressay ferry the Grima caused damage this week to the Bressay pier. Mooring lines on the retired ferry, which was sold a few…
READ FULL STORYModerate traffic
Harbour traffic has been fairly moderate in the past seven days, with the first visit of a new Norwegian fisheries research vessel the most notable…
READ FULL STORYPrices are a worry
There are fears that the economic downturn may be having a knock-on effect on trade at Lerwick fishmarket, with prices again slightly depressed this week…
READ FULL STORYTug name chance
School children from across the isles will be given the chance to name two new tugs for the Sullom Voe terminal. Members of the council’s…
READ FULL STORYBrae skittled out for a paltry 25
The weekend’s indoor cricket action saw Brae tumble to 25 all out against Big Shots, who knocked off the required runs in only four overs….
READ FULL STORYBristow helps Cambuslang to cross country title
The 2009 Scottish National Cross-Country Championships were to prove particularly memorable for Shetland athlete Bobby Bristow. Following in the footsteps of his coach Ian Williamson,…
READ FULL STORYGymnasts impress as they make national debut in Perth
Shetland Gymnastics Club entered its first ever national event on Saturday when four young members travelled to Perth to compete in a beginners/intermediate competition at…
READ FULL STORYStrong entry as future stars of badminton make their mark
Shetland Badminton Association held the under-15 and under-18 championships on Sunday at Clickimin. Under-15s The younger age group started at 10am and it was immediately…
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Young netball players Louise Jamieson, from Lerwick, and Ann-Marie Kennerly, from Yell, have gained a place in the North of Scotland development squad. Their selection…
READ FULL STORYLoungers move into pole position
Loungers moved to the top of the netball first division with a hard-fought win over Kiwis, although the new leaders have played a game more…
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