DEVELOPMENT proposals have been submitted for a large scale marine regeneration project which will see native kelp species produced in Yell Sound. Developer Shetland Carbon Ltd said it would help to ...

PEOPLE are being invited to take part in the first Shetland Access Panel, which is a community initiative designed to improve accessibility. Folk with lived experience of a visible or hidden ...

POTENTIAL wind turbines located in the sea to the east of Shetland remains on the table after it was included in the Scottish Government’s final marine plan for offshore wind. The plan was published ...

THE PRINCIPAL of UHI Shetland has called for a different funding model for island colleges amid a financial crisis that will lead to the newly formed college losing a substantial number of staff.

Seabirds and Seals won in the best visitor attraction and inclusive tourism categories. Writing on social media, company owners Marie and Brian Leask said: “These incredible awards are a testament to ...

WELCOME to Shetland News’ live coverage of the Orkney and Shetland general election count here in Kirkwall. Our reporter Chris Cope has taken the trip to Orkney to bring you updates through the night ...

AS ANDREW Hunter stepped out as Uyeasound Up Helly Aa guizer jarl this morning (Friday), he continued a family tradition which stems back nearly 100 years. His great-grandfather James-John Hunter was ...

DAYTIME sailings are an option currently being considered by ferry bosses in response to concerns over capacity on the NorthLink boats. Transport Scotland said it is currently exploring the idea with ...

ONLY two of Shetland’s camping böds are open this season – with a key challenge being getting people to act as custodians for the properties. Some of the böds are also out of action for maintenance.

THE BBC has announced that it has recommissioned crime drama Shetland for two new series. Filming will take place for series nine and ten in Shetland and across Scotland in 2024 and 2025. Filming on ...

NEWS that Flybe will withdraw from its Shetland routes after just a matter of months was greeted with a range of responses from locals on Thursday. The main worry is that flight prices look likely to ...

FIRST Minister John Swinney is set to arrive in Shetland on Sunday for a packed programme of engagements on Monday including attending a meeting of the Convention of the Highlands and Islands, to be ...