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It is an environmentally-focused episode this week as Shetland Island's Councillor Ryan Thomsonspeaks about his campaign to encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics. (more…) Read more...
Thousands of volunteers are gearing up for the 30th annual Voar Redd Up this weekend – ready to clear beaches, coastlines and roadsides of bruck. (more…) Read more...
An oil spill caused by a technical problem on the Clair platform 46 miles west of Shetland was said to be heading away from land earlier today. (more…) Read more...
A pelagic fishing group has affirmed its commitment to sustainable fishing by “continuing to develop its programme of responsible fishing initiatives”. (more…) Read more...
One issue often raised since the recent court decision about Viking Energy is how do we try and repair any divisions in the community.There is no simple answer to that, but a start might be trying to respect each other’s opinions and accepting that someone on the other side of the argument can... Read more...
Aith pupils' "Dunna Chuck Bruck" stop-motion film has made it to the final stages of the Marlisco marine litter competition. (more…) Read more...
A Fair Isle-based conservationist has been honoured with the Marine Conservation Award at the prestigious RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards.(more…) Read more...
A vast flock of birdwatchers descended on Unst this week in search of one of the tiniest birds to have ever flown across the Atlantic. (more…) Read more...
A request to site solar panels at Sumburgh Head near an area frequented by migrant birds will be considered by the council's planning board this week. (more…) Read more...
Dunrossness Primary School has won £3,000 in prize money for coming top in a national environmental competition. (more…) Read more...