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…
READ FULL STORYBy NEIL RIDDELL The new tourism body set up to differentiate Shetland from the centralised “tartan and shortbread” image projected by VisitScotland has been given…
READ FULL STORYPresidents 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 STORYA 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 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 STORYThe 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 STORYHarbour 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 STORYThere 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 STORYSchool 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 STORYThe 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 STORYThe 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 STORYShetland 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 STORYShetland 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…
READ FULL STORYYoung 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 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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