Sailing ship visits Lerwick ahead of extensive upgrade
The Norwegian sail training ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl has made her first visit to the isles this year. Berthed at Victori Peir, the German-built three-masted barque…
READ FULL STORYThe Norwegian sail training ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl has made her first visit to the isles this year. Berthed at Victori Peir, the German-built three-masted barque…
READ FULL STORYMembers of both Aith and Lerwick lifeboat station crews will today (Monday) attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 200th anniversary of…
READ FULL STORYRecord levels of activity were seen across several areas of operation last year, according to the Lerwick Port Authority as it emerged from the Covid-19…
READ FULL STORYSailings of the passenger vessels to and from Lerwick tomorrow evening (Wednesday) have been cancelled. NorthLink announced the early cancellations for north and southbound passengers…
READ FULL STORYA father and son are set to take centre stage in a national exhibition which highlights fishing pioneers and the dangerous “misconceptions” facing the industry.
READ FULL STORYAn encouraging 2023 has given confidence to Lerwick Port Authority’s (LPA) chief executive, with new opportunities looming in the new year. New figures released by…
READ FULL STORYThe firm behind the organisation of the Tall Ships Races in Lerwick this year has gained special recognition in the Scottish Enterprise Awards. Realta Events…
READ FULL STORYFishermen have welcomed widespread quota increases next year, which the industry says reflects the health of the seas around the isles. Following scientific advice, government…
READ FULL STORYA skipper has renewed warning calls over the implementation of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Mark Anderson, skipper of the Prolific, says more scientific research…
READ FULL STORYThe UK government has increased the scope for investment in offshore wind projects, creating scope to provide renewable energy to millions of homes annually. Changes…
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government has confirmed that controversial plans for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) have been scrapped today (Tuesday). Earlier this year, net zero secretary…
READ FULL STORYSailings of NorthLink’s ferries will be disrupted this evening due to forecasted weather. Although Hjaltland’s northbound sailing will leave as scheduled at 5pm this afternoon,…
READ FULL STORYA family-run mussel farming business in North Yell is creating four new jobs after investing in new harvesting equipment – with support of up to…
READ FULL STORYMSP Beatrice Wishart has urged the Scottish government to take action after a video showed a near-collision between the Antonio Maria and the Shetland trawler…
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