Shetland Life: Editorial
At a time when Tory ministers and their Liberal Democrat minions are gleefully waving axes in every government department, it would be reassuring to know
READ FULL STORYAt a time when Tory ministers and their Liberal Democrat minions are gleefully waving axes in every government department, it would be reassuring to know
READ FULL STORYIn early October 1805, 17 months had passed since the war between Britain and France had resumed after a brief interlude of uneasy peace. Napoleon,
READ FULL STORYNine o’clock on a fine autumn evening. As the Town Hall clock starts to chime the hour, the steamer’s bell rings for the third time
READ FULL STORYSeptember 1914 and William Johnson’s diary records the stranding of the ss Oceanic at Foula, the loss of three British cruisers and, nearer home,
READ FULL STORYDis summer Meenie insisted we wirna raikin awa. “Wi fower peerie trows hit’s an ontak,” she said. “Mind hoo wabbit du wis eftir we traiked
READ FULL STORYWas there ever a more appropriate time to discuss the opportunities for a local currency and for supporting the local economy? The discussion surrounding the
READ FULL STORYWith the school year started, my far superior half is back at work “learnin’ the bairns art,” and I am once again a full time
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