Get involved with Bressay woodland project
A four-hectare site next to Brough Loch in Bressay is set to be transformed into a community woodland. Over the next three years, 3,000 trees…
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Covid isolations cause restricted Bressay ferry timetable
A restricted ferry timetable will be running to and from Bressay tomorrow [Friday] due to Covid isolations among the crew. Shetland Islands Council says a…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Bressay Lighthouse from the air
Drone enthusiast Andrew Simpson has shared many of his videos with The Shetland Times which we will be sharing over the coming weeks. His footage…
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Disruption after Bressay ferry breakdown
Ferry crossings to Bressay are currently suspended after the route’s MV Leirna vessel suffered mechanical problems. Council engineers are investigating the engine fault and Whalsay’s…
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New health clinic planned as part of ‘gold standard’ project
Plans are underway to create a new health clinic in Bressay, as part of “gold standard” proposals to develop a fresh new model aimed at
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Group calls for community backing to save maritime heritage
A not-for-profit company is appealing for support to launch its first community project – to help preserve maritime heritage “before it is too late”.
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White-sided dolphins put on a display in harbour
A pod of Atlantic white-sided dolphins were in Lerwick Harbour for a while on Friday morning.
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Bressay ferry service suspended
UPDATE: The Bressay ferry, MV Leirna is now back in service after council engineers repaired a defective engine component which had taken the vessel out…
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WATCH: Shetland’s first parkrun pulls in plenty
A ferry full of runners arrived in Bressay this morning for the first ‘parkrun’ in the isles. Shetland has joined a community of 5k courses…
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Bring back the Brenda (Ronnie Williamson)
Tunnels to any island would cost millions, would take years to complete, and would be paid for as in Norway by tolls. As far as…
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Plans for Bressay to join global parkrun network
A scheme to introduce a fun run to Bressay which will be part of the global parkrun network is bidding to bag a cash boost
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New licence for Bressay’s Maryfield House Hotel
The recently reopened Maryfield House Hotel in Bressay was granted an off-sales licence which will allow islanders to buy alcohol for home consumption until 10pm.
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Stout defends record after ‘all mouth and no trousers’ claim made over ferry service
A councillor has defended the SIC’s record on ferries after a claim the service was proving too inflexible for vulnerable communities. Chairman of the environment…
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Seal pup’s big adventure gives motorist a gluff
An adventurous seal caused quite a fright when it was spotted on a road in Bressay, miles from the water. Gemma Tulloch, 28, said she…
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