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…
READ FULL STORYThis 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…
READ FULL STORYAt midnight on Saturday the Relay for Life Shetland committee announced the total raisedso far this year – unveiling an amazing £174,868. And with fundraising…
READ FULL STORYHundreds have turned out for the beginning of this year Relay of Life, raising funds for CRUK. It is the first time the Relay got…
READ FULL STORYA flotilla of naval ships which have been operating for NATO have arrived in Shetland for some “rest and recuperation” for their crews. The ships,…
READ FULL STORYThe 42nd Shetland Folk Festival has got under way in great fashion today. Musicians gathered for the launch event this afternoon (Thursday), with an array…
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland Wool Week patron for 2024 has been named today (Fri) at a launch event held at the Shetland Museum and Archives. In a…
READ FULL STORYTurns out even puffins like splashing in puddles. This image by Kiera Munro has been shared by Sumburgh Head Lighthouse.
READ FULL STORYPassengers aboard the ferry to Skerries were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief after spotting the Easter bunny yesterday (Sunday). The elusive rabbit was seen…
READ FULL STORYThe 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…
READ FULL STORYCrowds of hundreds turned up to watch the procession led by Guizer Jarl Daniel Johnson and the galley burning in Brae last night (Friday)
READ FULL STORYIt’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…
READ FULL STORYDo kids have too much free time outside of school term? Are parents driven to distraction? Or do school pupils need quality time away from…
READ FULL STORYUHI Shetland, in collaboration with Dynamic Earth, enjoyed an out-of-this-world jam-packed activity day. Shetland to the Stars Free Family Fun Day” was held today (Saturday)…
READ FULL STORYHuge crowds turned out for the Bressay Up-Helly-A’ yesterday. The fire festival was hailed a huge success as the weather helped Guizer Jarl Laurence Robertson…
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