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?
Telecommunications, tunnels, fisheries, tourism and energy are all up for discussion on the trip
Lerwick Lifeboat is back. Meanwhile it’s been a bumper week at the factory in Gremista.
Officials put the increase down to the “the complexity and strategic importance of the project”
Their protest comes a week after NatureScot withdrew its objection in light of new filings from developer Scottish Sea Farms
Money from government nature and coastal adaption funds has been spent on council “vehicles, ICT [and] maintenance”, officials confirmed.
“There’s still a lot to be learnt about what’s down there making noises,” said the project lead.
“There’s still a lot to be learnt about what’s down there making noises,” said the project lead.
Environmentalists have warned of the developments’ impacts of marine wildlife and fisheries
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?
A yellow submarine is heading for Sumburgh. Meanwhile mackerel prices are up.
The agency was the only statutory consultee to object to the plans, though third-party objections remain standing from fishermen and campaigners
The exhibition is open until November 20th on Aberdeen’s Shiprow
Farms in Shetland produced more eggs, baby fish (smolts) and adult salmon in 2024 than the year before. Employment numbers, however, have dipped.
Since learning that Scotland will see only eight per cent of a new fund for fishers, politicians and sectors reps have piled on criticism
Full restoration of the Shefa-2 cable is on track for Tuesday evening, according to operators
After 14 years of breakfast pies, mini marzies and Eccles cakes, Stephen Thompson is hanging up his apron.
“It rattled right through me,” said one visitor to the lighthouse.
Tickets go on sale on Monday for four performances late next month
NorthLink Ferries has confirmed all of its services between Lerwick and Aberdeen scheduled for tonight (Saturday) have been cancelled.