Carmichael calls for ban on hunting trophies in memory of Cecil the lion
Alistair Carmichael has marked the 10th anniversary of Cecil the lion’s death by calling for trophy hunting to be “consigned to the history books”.
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael has marked the 10th anniversary of Cecil the lion’s death by calling for trophy hunting to be “consigned to the history books”.
READ FULL STORYA dead killer whale washed up in Yell Sound on Thursday evening. The bull, seen swimming around Sullom Voe over the past couple of days,…
READ FULL STORYFarmers and crofters are calling for more ravens to be shot to protect their lambs and calves from increased attacks.
READ FULL STORYA letter in today’s newspaper has called for people to mow grass verges less often in order to protect biodiversity.
READ FULL STORYA heart-warming film from Shetland picked up four awards during two ceremonies held on the same night.
READ FULL STORYAn eastern bonelli’s warbler has been found in Whalsay today (Saturday) — marking only the third time the species has been recorded in Shetland and an…
READ FULL STORYBirders are rejoicing after a world famous observatory announced it would be opening for guests – six years after being destroyed by fire.
READ FULL STORYShetland’s remains a stronghold for starlings, according to results from the RSPB’s annual citizen survey published this morning. Starlings were spotted by 95 per cent…
READ FULL STORYA photographer whose tragic image of a gannet fatally entangled in fishing gear won an award hopes it will “spark awareness and inspire change”.
READ FULL STORYA renowned naturalist has scooped second place in a competition celebrating wildlife and landscape photography in Scotland.
READ FULL STORYSharp-eyed birdwatchers, farmers and crofters are being urged to look out for twites – known locally as linties.
READ FULL STORYTwo local photographers have been shortlisted for a national award celebrating nature, wildlife and landscape photography. Wild Shetland through the Seasons, by Brydon Thomason and…
READ FULL STORYAfter receiving a record number of applications from around the world, the Fair Isle Bird Observatory this morning (Thursday) announced its picks for both a…
READ FULL STORYWe are looking for votes to give us a spectacular photograph to adorn The Shetland Times 2024 calendar.
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