Swallow sails from Hay’s Dock as restoration of Maggie Helen continues
Half of the crew working on the restoration of the historic sail boat Maggie Helen have sailed for Denmark aboard their boat, Swallow, this morning…
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Wool Week to return to in-person event this year
Shetland Wool Week will return as an in-person event later this year for the first time since 2019. Organisers Shetland Amenity Trust confirmed the nine-day…
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Shetland Museum to reopen on Tuesday
The Shetland Museum will reopen to the public on Tuesday after a heating issue. The building has remained closed following Christmas and New Year, but…
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Amenity trust looks to the future as new trustees are appointed
Shetland Amenity Trust has a new chairwoman, while three new trustees have also been appointed to the board.
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Tree planting to mark Hiroshima Day offers ‘powerful symbol of hope’
A tree grown from seed which survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima has been planted to mark the 76th anniversary of the bombing.
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Amenity trust on the look out for more members
The Shetland Amenity Trust is seeking new trustees to help lead the organisation. The trust was established in 1983 to safeguard, enhance and promote Shetland’s…
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An interim chief executive has been appointed to Shetland Amenity Trust. Hazel Sutherland is said to be carrying out the role for a short fixed…
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Bell’s Brae pupils assist in Lerwick ‘rewilding’ project
Pupils from Bell’s Brae Primary School have been planting trees as part of a “rewilding” project with Lerwick Port Authority.
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Voar Redd Up to go ahead this year
Da Voar Redd Up will go ahead next month, Shetland Amenity Trust has announced. The trust said they were “delighted” that the week-long beach and…
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Wool week to go virtual again in 2021
Shetland Wool Week will be held virtually again in 2021. The news will come as a blow to fans of the festival, who come the…
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Museum in Lerwick to reopen after Covid shutdown
The Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick is set to reopen tomorrow (Tuesday)
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Amenity trust receives grant for Sumburgh Lighthouse
Shetland Amenity Trust has been awarded over £73,000 in order to carry out important work at the lighthouse at Sumburgh Head.
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Shetland Amenity Trust’s head of operations Adam Johnson is set to leave the trust at the end of December. The trust’s head of engagement Sandy…
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Amenity trust chief executive to step down
Shetland Amenity Trust chief executive Mat Roberts is stepping down from the role, the trust has announced. Mr Roberts has been in the job for…
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