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‘Population, that’s what we need” — will investment in Fair Isle pay off in people?

10 November 2025
‘Population, that’s what we need” — will investment in Fair Isle pay off in people?

‘Population, that’s what we need” — will investment in Fair Isle pay off in people?

10 November 2025

Fair Isle has been ticking off its wish list — new bird observatory, ferry and funding for its grid. But will the investment bring new blood?


‘Small islands can punch above their weight’ — SNP candidate to meet with Faroese politicians, business leaders

07 November 2025
‘Small islands can punch above their weight’ — SNP candidate to meet with Faroese politicians, business leaders

‘Small islands can punch above their weight’ — SNP candidate to meet with Faroese politicians, business leaders

07 November 2025

Telecommunications, tunnels, fisheries, tourism and energy are all up for discussion on the trip


Harbour report: Lifeboat returns, final cruise call and Halloween witches

06 November 2025
Harbour report: Lifeboat returns, final cruise call and Halloween witches

Harbour report: Lifeboat returns, final cruise call and Halloween witches

06 November 2025

Lerwick Lifeboat is back. Meanwhile it’s been a bumper week at the factory in Gremista.


Consultants’ bill for council bus service review rises almost £100k

06 November 2025
Consultants’ bill for council bus service review rises almost £100k

Consultants’ bill for council bus service review rises almost £100k

06 November 2025

Officials put the increase down to the “the complexity and strategic importance of the project”


Animal rights group renews objection to Britain’s would-be largest salmon farm in Yell Sound

06 November 2025
Animal rights group renews objection to Britain’s would-be largest salmon farm in Yell Sound

Animal rights group renews objection to Britain’s would-be largest salmon farm in Yell Sound

06 November 2025

Their protest comes a week after NatureScot withdrew its objection in light of new filings from developer Scottish Sea Farms


Council slushed £750k of government climate funding into general coffers

06 November 2025
Council slushed £750k of government climate funding into general coffers

Council slushed £750k of government climate funding into general coffers

06 November 2025

Money from government nature and coastal adaption funds has been spent on council “vehicles, ICT [and] maintenance”, officials confirmed.


New research project to record Shetland’s underwater soundscape from sea farms

04 November 2025
New research project to record Shetland’s underwater soundscape from sea farms

New research project to record Shetland’s underwater soundscape from sea farms

04 November 2025

“There’s still a lot to be learnt about what’s down there making noises,” said the project lead.


New research project to record Shetland’s underwater soundscape from sea farms

04 November 2025
New research project to record Shetland’s underwater soundscape from sea farms

New research project to record Shetland’s underwater soundscape from sea farms

04 November 2025

“There’s still a lot to be learnt about what’s down there making noises,” said the project lead.


Six more Rosebanks “lurking in the wings” awaiting approvals

04 November 2025
Six more Rosebanks “lurking in the wings” awaiting approvals

Six more Rosebanks “lurking in the wings” awaiting approvals

04 November 2025

Environmentalists have warned of the developments’ impacts of marine wildlife and fisheries


Political parties clash over commitment to taking control of Shetland’s seabed

01 November 2025
Political parties clash over commitment to taking control of Shetland’s seabed

Political parties clash over commitment to taking control of Shetland’s seabed

01 November 2025

The SNP and Lib Dems agree: it’s time to devolve control of the seabed to Shetland. But which party is more serious about making it happen?


Harbour report: yellow submarine, weather-dodging and last cruise of the year

31 October 2025
Harbour report: yellow submarine, weather-dodging and last cruise of the year

Harbour report: yellow submarine, weather-dodging and last cruise of the year

31 October 2025

A yellow submarine is heading for Sumburgh. Meanwhile mackerel prices are up.


NatureScot withdraws objection to plans for UK’s largest salmon farm

29 October 2025
NatureScot withdraws objection to plans for UK’s largest salmon farm

NatureScot withdraws objection to plans for UK’s largest salmon farm

29 October 2025

The agency was the only statutory consultee to object to the plans, though third-party objections remain standing from fishermen and campaigners


Local artists opens latest exhibition in Aberdeen, bigger and braver than before

28 October 2025
Local artists opens latest exhibition in Aberdeen, bigger and braver than before

Local artists opens latest exhibition in Aberdeen, bigger and braver than before

28 October 2025

The exhibition is open until November 20th on Aberdeen’s Shiprow


Production up, employment down at salmon farms

28 October 2025
Production up, employment down at salmon farms

Production up, employment down at salmon farms

28 October 2025

Farms in Shetland produced more eggs, baby fish (smolts) and adult salmon in 2024 than the year before. Employment numbers, however, have dipped.


‘A slap in the face’ — Goodlad joins criticism of new Westminster fishing fund

28 October 2025
‘A slap in the face’ — Goodlad joins criticism of new Westminster fishing fund

‘A slap in the face’ — Goodlad joins criticism of new Westminster fishing fund

28 October 2025

Since learning that Scotland will see only eight per cent of a new fund for fishers, politicians and sectors reps have piled on criticism


Broadband fix on track for Tuesday night after preparatory cable repair work finished

27 October 2025
Broadband fix on track for Tuesday night after preparatory cable repair work finished

Broadband fix on track for Tuesday night after preparatory cable repair work finished

27 October 2025

Full restoration of the Shefa-2 cable is on track for Tuesday evening, according to operators


‘Like your granny hand made it’ — hanging up aprons at Da Kitchen Bakery

27 October 2025
‘Like your granny hand made it’ — hanging up aprons at Da Kitchen Bakery

‘Like your granny hand made it’ — hanging up aprons at Da Kitchen Bakery

27 October 2025

After 14 years of breakfast pies, mini marzies and Eccles cakes, Stephen Thompson is hanging up his apron.


‘Blast from the past’ — Sumburgh foghorn toots for the end of the season

26 October 2025
‘Blast from the past’ — Sumburgh foghorn toots for the end of the season

‘Blast from the past’ — Sumburgh foghorn toots for the end of the season

26 October 2025

“It rattled right through me,” said one visitor to the lighthouse.


Shetland County Drama announce production of Dickens adaptation ‘Twist’

25 October 2025
Shetland County Drama announce production of Dickens adaptation ‘Twist’

Shetland County Drama announce production of Dickens adaptation ‘Twist’

25 October 2025

Tickets go on sale on Monday for four performances late next month


NorthLink and inter-island ferries cancelled for Storm Benjamin

25 October 2025
NorthLink and inter-island ferries cancelled for Storm Benjamin

NorthLink and inter-island ferries cancelled for Storm Benjamin

25 October 2025

NorthLink Ferries has confirmed all of its services between Lerwick and Aberdeen scheduled for tonight (Saturday) have been cancelled.


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