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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

SHETLAND Islands Council leaders have defended the local authority’s use of a political communications firm – saying it has been well worth the spend over the last six years. Political leader Emma ...

A PROJECT which has seen advanced nurse practitioners (ANP) cover some weeknight and weekend shifts for out of hours GP care appears to be paying dividends. A meeting of Shetland’s integration joint ...

A LABOUR councillor says he would have voted against his party’s controversial bill to cut winter fuel payments. Labour’s winter fuel allowance motion was passed through parliament on Tuesday, despite ...

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 ...

THE SANDNESS Community Development (SCD) group is exploring the possibility of taking the Melby pier into community ownership. A community consultation is currently underway and forms part of a wider ...

FISHERMEN in Shetland say they are committed to responding to the Scottish Government’s latest consultation on marine conservation measures to ensure that the interests of local fishing crews are not ...

IT WAS this time last year when Shetland was gearing up to host the Tall Ships Races for a third time. With eye-catching ships and international crew, to live music and a party atmosphere, it feels ...