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 ...

IT IS time to get “Shetland back on the map for women’s football”, new coach Carrie Morrison says. Girls and women’s football has been going from strength to strength in the isles for the last decade, ...

A NEW bakery venture has taken up residence in a well-known building a stone’s throw away from Lerwick’s Market Cross. Zetland Bakery, which is operating from the bottom floor of the Garret building, ...

FLOATING wind farms and the fishing industry are “simply not able to co-exist”, a senior fishing chief has claimed. Plans for giant offshore infrastructure – which include two proposed projects off ...

THE SKIPPER of a trawler which collided with its sister vessel had left the wheelhouse because he was “excited to view” a “quality catch”, according to an accident report. The Marine Accident ...

“I DON’T think we’ll get the same experience anywhere else than Shetland”. Showa Coffee House will close its doors for the final time at the end of this month, just over a year after opening. The ...

SHETLAND Islands Council’s new director of children’s services says it is a “real honour” to be appointed to the role – with improving outcomes for young people a key focus. Samantha Flaws is in the ...

BRESSAY fire station is the “worst station I have seen in 20 years”, according to a leading member of the Fire Brigade Union (FBU). Regional secretary John McKenzie said the fire station in Walls was ...

SHETLAND actor Alison O’Donnell has offered some more hints about the upcoming ninth series of the BBC crime drama – saying it is quite personal for her character. O’Donnell – who plays Tosh in the ...

TWO Shetland teams are heading to London this week to join 270 other boats in a 21.6 miles rowing race on the river Thames. The race starts on Saturday lunchtime in Millwall, beside Canary Wharf in ...

NORTHLINK will not “look backwards” at affordable sleeping options offered aboard Smyril Line’s Norröna ferry, its chief has said. Green councillor Alex Armitage asked NorthLink to explore the idea of ...

Local drag queen Victoria Pier will perform a variety of hits, alongside Lily Minogue – who has performed at every Shetland Pride festival. Minogue said: “Coming to Shetland is a highlight of my year.