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Many promotional options available through The Shetland Times Ltd.


The Shetland Times

Weekly newspaper, published in print and digitally every Friday.

Copy deadlines – Display: Tuesday 5.00pm | Lineage: Wednesday 10.00am

Feature advertising

Forthcoming Features in 2024 are:

  • Homes, Interiors & Design on 20th September

  • Wool Week on 27th September

  • Health & Wellbeing on 4th October

  • Shetland Food & Drink on 1st November

  • Christmas Gifts on 15th November

  • Landwise on 22nd November

  • Business Christmas Greetings on 6th December

Our 2025 Advertising Features booklet with publication dates will be available soon.

Display (full-colour or mono) and lineage advertising

  • Display, classifieds and run of paper (ROP) slots
  • Various packages and special deals offered – call us on 01595 742000 for more information

Leaflets, inserts and promotional specials

  • Leaflets and booklets up to 8pp A4 at 39g can be printed by us or supplied for insertion into the newspaper
  • Various distribution options – All Areas – Shetland, Town & Rural – Town Only – Rural Only – Off-Shetland
  • Call for more information and get your company details directly into the hands of our local and expat readership

Email: adverts@shetlandtimes.co.uk ; Tel: 01595 742000


Online at www.shetlandtimes.co.uk

Live daily @ www.shetlandtimes.co.uk

Online Advertising Options

  • Various banner advertising options, packages, slot positions and run durations offered
  • Eye-catching, easy to read online advertising opportunities
  • Slots available include: Top Banner / Lower Banner / Side Panels / Property Page
  • Click here to view our ONLINE booklet and package options

Email: adverts@shetlandtimes.co.uk ; Tel: 01595 742000


Packages and Promotions

Multi-platform options and special offers

Socially Active Advertising Package Offers

Monthly Special Offers

  • Announced each month on our Facebook Page and in our print and digital newspaper
  • Different offer each month of the year which appears in both our print and digital newspaper editions
  • We consistently promote and support #shoplocalfirst

Email: adverts@shetlandtimes.co.uk ; Tel: 01595 742000


Shetland Accommodation Guide

2025 edition now in preparation – see stay.shetland.org/book

Print and digital editions published annually in November; web listings on stay.shetland.org  (previously www.shetlandvisitor.com) run November to October.

  • Premium Gold and Standard Silver packages offered. Packages include both print and online adverts
  • Full-colour run-of-magazine display advertising in the print edition also available
  • Book online at stay.shetland.org/book (available during pre-print stage only (Jun-Aug) – contact us at other times)
  • Email: info@shetlandtimes.co.uk ; Tel: 01595 742000

Shetland Visitor Holiday Magazine

Print and digital editions published annually at the end of January.

  • Various full-colour run-of-magazine display advertising available
  • Advert bookings accepted during pre-print stage (Jul-Sep)
  • Contact us to be added to our Shetland Visitor advertising mailing list
  • Email: info@shetlandtimes.co.uk ; Tel: 01595 742000

The Shetland Directory and Classified Business List

2025-26 edition currently being compiled – listings and adverts accepted
from 8th March 2024

Print edition published biennially.

  • The ‘Shetland phonebook’ print edition includes a Classified Business List, as well as A to Z listings of business and residential numbers. Mobile numbers, email and web addresses also included
  • Various display advertising options offered in the print edition
  • Online edition – banner advertising slots are available on directory.shetlandtimes.co.uk/
  • Enter your details and book advertising online at https://directory.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ (available during pre-print stage only, approximately Feb-May; contact us at other times)
  • Email: directory@shetlandtimes.co.uk ; Tel: 01595 742000

Up-Helly-A’ Official Programme

Print edition published annually on last Tuesday in January.

  • Full-colour advertising available but space is limited (call to pop your company name on our “waiting list”)
  • Bookings must be confirmed by third week in December
  • To register your interest, email: info@shetlandtimes.co.uk ; Tel: 01595 742000

Purchase your digital edition here.

If you’re off-island but are keen to purchase a programme to feel part of the event and help raise funds for the festival, click here to buy our full digital edition.


Contact Us Today

Give us a call and have quick chat with Karen, Alex or Kerrie who will happily help to raise awareness and get your business noticed.

Karen: k.mullay@shetlandtimes.co.uk
Alex: a.dodge@shetlandtimes.co.uk
Kerrie: k.craigie@shetlandtimes.co.uk

General: adverts@shetlandtimes.co.uk

Tel: 01595 742000