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Scotrail is ditching its left luggage lockers from the Union Square shopping Centre in Aberdeen, causing a potential "disaster" for travellers flying to and from the isles from Aberdeen Airport. The service is due to be withdrawn from next month, with Scotrail insisting a lack of demand has made ... Read more...
It was not just people who had to take shelter from the stormy weather on the weekend. The Deepsea Aberdeen rig was also seen taking refuge off Bressay ahead of the high winds that battered the isles. The mobile offshore drilling rig was in sheltering from the storm to the north of Bressay... Read more...
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has reacted to a Shetland Fishermen's Association (SFA) briefing about the state of North Sea cod stocks, demanding that fishermen are put at the heart of decision-making. (more…) Read more...
The Shetland Distillery in Unst are celebrating after two of their gins were commended at a top awards event in China. 'Filska', the company's newest gin, was awarded a gold medal alongside their navy strength limited edition 'Up Helly Aa 2019' gin at the China Wine and Spirit Awards (CWSA). ... Read more...
Passengers on the NorthLink ferries should expect early departures today (Saturday). Due to high winds the southbound sailing of the Hrossey will now depart at 5pm, two hours ahead of its scheduled departure. The Hjaltland will now leave Aberdeen at 3pm and will no longer call to Kirkwall. ... Read more...
Volunteers are being sought to help with a beach clean in Burra later this month. Residents and local groups in Shetland are being urged to join Scottish Sea Farms for an organised beach clean, part of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Great Beach Clean. Shetland workers of Scottis... Read more...
Become a Volunteer Children’s Panel Member Shetland Children’s Panel is looking for people who care about making a difference in the lives of infants, children and young people attending hearings. The qualities you use every day are exactly what Scotland’s infants, children and young peop... Read more...
Set on its own well away from other properties in a one acre, well-established and attractively laid out garden, and enjoying stunning views over the Loch of Spiggie reserve and the surrounding countryside, ‘Setterbrae’ is a superb, very spacious three / four reception room / six bedroom detache... Read more...
Spacious dwellinghouse built circa. 1874 and situated in central Lerwick in the street that once marked the boundary of the former Burgh of Lerwick. This semi-detached, two storey, 3 bedroomed property enjoys a southerly aspect and is located in a mainly residential area within reasonable walking di... Read more...
Vacancy Full Time Permanent Health & Safety Officer Location Flexible Salary Competitive CLOSING DATE 25 September 2019 THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Health & Safety Officer to work closely alongside our Health & Safety Manager throughout our UK operat... Read more...