Fin named as Junior Guizer Jarl
The youngster responsible for leading next year’s Junior Up-Helly-A’ has been named. Fin Hatrick has today [Friday] been confirmed as the Junior Guizer Jarl for…
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WATCH: Piper plays for peerie ponies
An Unst woman was surprised to see a bagpiper serenade a string of Shetland ponies. Janice Priest was on her way to a self-catering accommodation…
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European bee-eater on Papa Stour
This picture of a European bee-eater was captured today (Saturday) by Magnie Scott on Papa Stour. He told The Shetland Times: “He was so colourful…
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Relay for life raises £174k – so far … and counting
At midnight on Saturday the Relay for Life Shetland committee announced the total raisedso far this year – unveiling an amazing £174,868. And with fundraising…
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WATCH: Relay of Life gets under way
Hundreds have turned out for the beginning of this year Relay of Life, raising funds for CRUK. It is the first time the Relay got…
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Naval ships call into Lerwick
A flotilla of naval ships which have been operating for NATO have arrived in Shetland for some “rest and recuperation” for their crews. The ships,…
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42nd Folk Festival kicks off
The 42nd Shetland Folk Festival has got under way in great fashion today. Musicians gathered for the launch event this afternoon (Thursday), with an array…
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Shetland Wool Week patron awarded to Doull family
The Shetland Wool Week patron for 2024 has been named today (Fri) at a launch event held at the Shetland Museum and Archives. In a…
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Puffin in a puddle
Turns out even puffins like splashing in puddles. This image by Kiera Munro has been shared by Sumburgh Head Lighthouse.
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WATCH: Easter bunny brings joy to Skerries
Passengers aboard the ferry to Skerries were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief after spotting the Easter bunny yesterday (Sunday). The elusive rabbit was seen…
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First ship of bumper season cruises in
The first cruise ship of what is hoped to be another record season arrived into Lerwick yesterday (Saturday). Ambassador’s Ambition arrived on an 11-day Easter…
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Delting Up-Helly-A’ in pictures
Crowds of hundreds turned up to watch the procession led by Guizer Jarl Daniel Johnson and the galley burning in Brae last night (Friday)
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Delting Up-Helly-A’ gearing up for a big night
It’s now down to the big burn in Delting. Guizer Jarl Daniel Johnson, who is Hakon Galinn for the day, will be preparing for the…
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Is school year too short? Althing to decide
Do kids have too much free time outside of school term? Are parents driven to distraction? Or do school pupils need quality time away from…
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