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”.
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Orca washes up in Yell Sound
A dead killer whale washed up in Yell Sound on Thursday evening. The bull, seen swimming around Sullom Voe over the past couple of days,…
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POLL: Should more ravens be shot to protect livestock?
Farmers and crofters are calling for more ravens to be shot to protect their lambs and calves from increased attacks.
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POLL: Should there be less mowing of grass verges?
A letter in today’s newspaper has called for people to mow grass verges less often in order to protect biodiversity.
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‘It’s been an immense privilege’ – Film wins four awards at two events on same night
A heart-warming film from Shetland picked up four awards during two ceremonies held on the same night.
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Rare warbler found in the UK for first time in over a decade in Whalsay
An 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…
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Bird observatory finally set to reopen six years after devastating fire
Birders are rejoicing after a world famous observatory announced it would be opening for guests – six years after being destroyed by fire.
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Starlings top again in RSPB garden birdwatch
Shetland’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…
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‘Heartbreaking’ image of dead gannet entangled in fishing net wins award and sparks calls for change
A photographer whose tragic image of a gannet fatally entangled in fishing gear won an award hopes it will “spark awareness and inspire change”.
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Wildlife photographer’s stunning book captures ‘magic of Shetland’ to scoop second place in awards
A renowned naturalist has scooped second place in a competition celebrating wildlife and landscape photography in Scotland.
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Wildlife enthusiasts asked to watch out for linties
Sharp-eyed birdwatchers, farmers and crofters are being urged to look out for twites – known locally as linties.
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Two Shetland books shortlisted for national photography award
Two local photographers have been shortlisted for a national award celebrating nature, wildlife and landscape photography. Wild Shetland through the Seasons, by Brydon Thomason and…
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Fair Isle Bird Observatory announces new hires ahead of re-opening in spring
After receiving a record number of applications from around the world, the Fair Isle Bird Observatory this morning (Thursday) announced its picks for both a…
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Get voting for your favourite photo to feature in The Shetland Times 2025 calendar
We are looking for votes to give us a spectacular photograph to adorn The Shetland Times 2024 calendar.
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