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Tracks of My Life: Stuart Alderson

07 November 2025
Tracks of My Life: Stuart Alderson

Tracks of My Life: Stuart Alderson

07 November 2025

Stuart Alderson is the lead singer and guitarist in Lerwick heavy rock band Vagabond. Here are his tracks.


Viking turbine blade taken to Northern Ireland

04 November 2025
Viking turbine blade taken to Northern Ireland

Viking turbine blade taken to Northern Ireland

04 November 2025

A broken turbine blade from the Viking Energy windfarm has been transported to a company in Northern Ireland to be recycled.


Orcas and humpback whales put on epic display

01 November 2025
Orcas and humpback whales put on epic display

Orcas and humpback whales put on epic display

01 November 2025

A fishing crew has been treated to orca and humpback whale sightings this week.


Tracks of My Life: Michael Anderson

31 October 2025
Tracks of My Life: Michael Anderson

Tracks of My Life: Michael Anderson

31 October 2025

Michael Anderson is a musician and fisherman from Whalsay. He plays lead guitar in heavy rock/folk band The Revellers. Here are his tracks.


Ponies return to Mousa for first time in half a century

30 October 2025
Ponies return to Mousa for first time in half a century

Ponies return to Mousa for first time in half a century

30 October 2025

A key part of Mousa’s heritage has returned to the island with ponies taking up residence in the island for the first time in almost half a century.


Goldfinch arrives in Fair Isle after 400 mile journey

29 October 2025
Goldfinch arrives in Fair Isle after 400 mile journey

Goldfinch arrives in Fair Isle after 400 mile journey

29 October 2025

A colourful bird was discovered in Fair Isle after making an almost 400 mile journey to the island.


Mirrie Dancers put on epic display in Whalsay

29 October 2025
Mirrie Dancers put on epic display in Whalsay

Mirrie Dancers put on epic display in Whalsay

29 October 2025

The Mirrie Dancers were out in full force across the isles last night - including an epic display in Whalsay.


The SIC has warned filling inter-island ferry vacancies remains “difficult”

27 October 2025
The SIC has warned filling inter-island ferry vacancies remains “difficult”

The SIC has warned filling inter-island ferry vacancies remains “difficult”

27 October 2025

The SIC has warned filling inter-island ferry vacancies is still proving “difficult”.


Kingfisher found in Lerwick

23 October 2025
Kingfisher found in Lerwick

Kingfisher found in Lerwick

23 October 2025

A kingfisher made a rare appearance to Lerwick yesterday - dazzling with its breath-taking bright colours.


Tracks of My Life: Grace Grant

23 October 2025
Tracks of My Life: Grace Grant

Tracks of My Life: Grace Grant

23 October 2025

Grace Grant is a singer from Brae. She performed her first gig at woman-powered festival Slippit last month. Here are her tracks.


Bressay sailings cancelled amid crew shortage

23 October 2025
Bressay sailings cancelled amid crew shortage

Bressay sailings cancelled amid crew shortage

23 October 2025

Multiple sailings have been cancelled for Bressay’s ferry service due to crewing issues


Calls have been made to address domestic violence ‘epidemic’

23 October 2025
Calls have been made to address domestic violence ‘epidemic’

Calls have been made to address domestic violence ‘epidemic’

23 October 2025

Calls have been made to tackle “worsening” epidemic of violence against women in the isles.


Shaetlan has been recognised as a language

22 October 2025
Shaetlan has been recognised as a language

Shaetlan has been recognised as a language

22 October 2025

A Shaetlan speaker and campaigner was left “shakkin” with excitement after discovering it had been recognised as a language in its own right.


European record found in Shetland

21 October 2025
European record found in Shetland

European record found in Shetland

21 October 2025

A European record has been set at an undisclosed location on the Shetland Mainland this week with the appearance of a flycatcher from America.


Unst and Yell tunnel groups complete report

20 October 2025
Unst and Yell tunnel groups complete report

Unst and Yell tunnel groups complete report

20 October 2025

Tunnel action groups in the North Isles are celebrating today after completing an “important step”.


Quarff sisters to open salon in town

16 October 2025
Quarff sisters to open salon in town

Quarff sisters to open salon in town

16 October 2025

Two sisters are opening their own salon - offering everything from tattoos to makeup, nails, eyebrows and eyelash services.


Blue shark strands in South Mainland

15 October 2025
Blue shark strands in South Mainland

Blue shark strands in South Mainland

15 October 2025

A rare shark has washed up at a South Mainland beach today.


Lerwick pianist wins award.

14 October 2025
Lerwick pianist wins award.

Lerwick pianist wins award.

14 October 2025

A Lerwick pianist has won a Celtic Connections award - with a prestigious gig in Glasgow set to showcase her talent.


Vestas fails to comment on turbine replacement.

14 October 2025
Vestas fails to comment on turbine replacement.

Vestas fails to comment on turbine replacement.

14 October 2025

Secrecy surrounding turbine replacements at the Viking Energy Windfarm remains after Vestas has failed to offer any further insight.


Hummingbird hawkmoths spotted in Whalsay

13 October 2025
Hummingbird hawkmoths spotted in Whalsay

Hummingbird hawkmoths spotted in Whalsay

13 October 2025

Late appearances of a colourful moth have been been taking place throughout the isles - with two sightings in Whalsay.


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