Majority of people in Shetland opposed to windfarm and less than a third in favour
Just under half of Shetland’s adult population is opposed to the huge windfarm proposed by Viking Energy, while less than a third is in favour
READ FULL STORYJust under half of Shetland’s adult population is opposed to the huge windfarm proposed by Viking Energy, while less than a third is in favour
READ FULL STORYShetland Charitable Trust has turned its back on investing the isles’ oil funds more ethically in the hope of gaining greater returns.
READ FULL STORYThe vacant Skeld Smokehouse buildings are to be leased to an entrepreneur who quit his job as an accountant and moved to Shetland last year
READ FULL STORYShetland Islands Council is to pay a £300 winter heating grant to people who are losing the old Christmas bonus paid by Shetland Charitable Trust.
READ FULL STORYSecond Shetland Food Festival Following on from the success of the Shetland Food Festival last year, preparations are underway for the second event.
READ FULL STORYIn the normal course of things I do not regard it as part of my job to involve myself in the workings of the council.
READ FULL STORY25 Years Ago Sumburgh Airport was put on the market by the government this week with six other airports in the Highlands and Islands, which
READ FULL STORYGood dogs Dog training classes in Boddam Hall had to be discontinued due to a lack of numbers, but the organisers are eager to start
READ FULL STORYHarbour activity The stormy forecast at the beginning of last week brought in a threesome of large oil-related vessels to Scalloway Harbour for shelter.
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