Decision to be taken on UHA public holiday

The SIC will make a decision later in the year about the outcome of the public holiday that traditionally follows the Lerwick Up-Helly-A' festival. The post Decision to be taken on UHA public holiday appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Missing man traced safe and well

Andrew Moorhouse, who had been missing since early Thursday morning, was traced safe and well on Friday evening. Police thanked the coastguard for their work... The post Missing man traced safe and well appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Missing man found safe and well

LOCAL police confirmed on Friday evening that missing man Andrew Moorhouse has been found safe and well. Police raised the alarm after the 47 year old was reported missing from his home in Lerwick on Thursday morning. One Friday the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was involved in the search for Moorhouse after a possible […]

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‘Soft start’ planned for return to school in August

EDUCATION officials are planning a “soft start” when children return to school full-time in mid-August. Children services director Helen Budge told a meeting of Shetland Islands Council (SIC) on Thursday that this could help pupils who have spent the last number of months learning from home adjust back to life in the classroom. She said […]

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Off the Beaten Track 14 - Dalsetter and Troswick

Walk Shetland’s Archaeological Secrets with Regional Archaeologist, Val Turner of Shetland Amenity Trust.

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Rediscover Shetland

Shetlanders are now allowed to travel further than five miles from their homes for the first time since lockdown began. While the threat of coronavirus hasn’t gone away, we are encouraging islanders to make the most of what’s on their doorsteps this summer, particularly when the options to travel further afield are still limited.

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Call to find a green way out of the Covid-19 crisis

A GROUP of local climate campaigners is calling on policy makers to ensure that any economic recovery programme following the Covid-19 crisis is green and, where possible, has a net-zero environmental impact. Around ten campaigners from Shetland and from Orkney set up a Zoom meeting with Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael earlier this week as […]

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Questions over future of Cornerstone cafe as impact of coronavirus crisis continues

THE OWNER of the Cornerstone cafe in Scalloway has conceded there are serious question marks over the future of the business as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Terry McCaffrey said he would be speaking to his family and staff over the weekend as he assesses the financial viability of the business. He said he […]

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Outdoor wedding ceremonies with limited guests now allowed

COUPLES in Shetland are able to get married or enter into a civil partnership again – as long as they hold the ceremony outside and there are no more than three households present. Ceremonies have naturally been off the agenda during lockdown, while many local couples have also postponed marriages due to take place later […]

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Closing the stable door after the horse has bolted

Sometimes you have to wonder how Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP ever got into power. Her latest announcement is for all people going into shops having to wear a mask as mandatory. How stupid is that statement? After three months of people being allowed to go shopping without this enforcement she has now decided to […]

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Sturgeon slams ‘shambolic’ UK government on air bridges

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has slammed the UK government's 'shambolic' decision making on air bridges. The post Sturgeon slams ‘shambolic’ UK government on air bridges appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Programme launches to help ‘take control of the future of tourism’

A programme helping Shetland’s communities “take control of the future of tourism” in their area has been launched. The Highlands and Islands Enterprise is inviting... The post Programme launches to help ‘take control of the future of tourism’ appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Coastguard joins search for walker reported missing from Lerwick home

Coastguard teams have joined the search for a walker who was reported missing yesterday.  The coastguard station in Lerwick confirmed that its rescue helicopter had... The post Coastguard joins search for walker reported missing from Lerwick home appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Search for missing man continues after possible sighting

POLICE in Shetland are continuing their search for Andrew Moorhouse who has been missing from his home in Lerwick since Thursday morning. Described as a keen walker, the 47-year old is now believed to be somewhere in the Weisdale area after a possible sighting yesterday lunchtime. Moorhouse is described as white, around 5ft 9ins, of […]

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‘Don’t rush outside to play with your friends’ – health chief’s advice to children after changes to shielding 

Shetland's health chief has advised parents of children who are shielding to seek advice from a doctor before allowing their child back outside again. The post ‘Don’t rush outside to play with your friends’ – health chief’s advice to children after changes to shielding  appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Cornerstone to become beer garden from Monday

Shetlanders will be able to enjoy a pint from Monday, after the Cornerstone in Scalloway was granted a licence to sell alcohol outdoors. Councillors granted... The post Cornerstone to become beer garden from Monday appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Scalloway cafe given go-ahead to serve alcohol outdoors

A CAFE in Scalloway has secured a temporary licence to serve alcohol to people outdoors as lockdown restrictions ease. The Cornerstone will be allowed to serve drink to people sitting in an outside seating area between 11am and 9pm from Monday (6 July) to 12 August. Owner Terry McCaffrey, however, has conceded there are serious questions […]

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Award for NAFC centre’s ‘hidden hero’

A student support officer at the NAFC Marine Centre in Scalloway has won a “Hidden Hero” award at the University of the Highland and Islands students’... The post Award for NAFC centre’s ‘hidden hero’ appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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UPDATE: Missing man thought to be in Weisdale area of Shetland, police say

A 47-year-old man reported missing in Shetland is believed to be in the Weisdale area, police said.  Police Scotland’s Highlands and Islands division issued an... The post UPDATE: Missing man thought to be in Weisdale area of Shetland, police say appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Anyone can travel by ferry between Shetland and mainland after further easing of restrictions

Ferry sailings between Shetland, Orkney and the UK mainland have opened for all travellers.  NorthLink Ferries made the announcement yesterday, following an announcement from the... The post Anyone can travel by ferry between Shetland and mainland after further easing of restrictions appeared first on The Shetland Times.

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Social distancing confusion on NorthLink ferries cleared up

THE SOCIAL distancing passengers on board all NorthLink ferries are required to follow remains at two metres despite a short-lived notice on the company’s website that a new one metre rule would apply as of today (Friday). Transport Scotland described the misleading information on the website as a “typo” but NorthLink managing director Stuart Garrett […]

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College merger ‘on track’, councillors told

COUNCILLORS have been reassured that the merger of Shetland’s college sector remains on track – despite its expected launch date slipping to summer next year. Chairman of the Shetland College board Peter Campbell stressed: “We will get to a merged position and we will have a new single entity for tertiary education in Shetland.” The […]

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Council moving in the right direction

Having spent considerable effort trying to encourage our council to take a more positive and proactive approach to maintaining Shetland economy I was very encouraged to read of the council’s support to investigate further the Energy Hub idea. So it was hugely disappointing that when they do show some initiative, to read on social media […]

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Opportunity for SIC to ‘build back better’ as isles move out of lockdown, councillors hear

SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) has approved a recovery and renewal framework which the local authority will use as the isles move out of lockdown. Elected members gave the document their approval at a meeting of the full council on Thursday. There was a feeling in the socially-distanced Lerwick Town Hall that the pandemic has created […]

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Increased interest in isles as place to live and work

THERE has been a “massive upturn” over the last few months in the number of people looking into moving to Shetland as folk consider heading somewhere more rural, according to the chief executive of Shetland Islands Council. Maggie Sandison told a meeting of the full council on Thursday that Promote Shetland has experienced a sharp […]

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Place-name of the week – a world tour

Find out more about Shetland's place names in our weekly blog. This week we go on a world tour.

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Development chairman warns community could ‘really suffer’ from unemployment in next couple of years

THE CHAIRMAN of Shetland Islands Council’s development committee has warned that unemployment could rise by 10 percentage points over the next couple of years. Alastair Cooper said Shetland could see unemployment levels not experienced in the isles for a number of decades as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The warning came in a discussion […]

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Appeal to trace missing man

POLICE in Shetland are appealing to the public to help trace local man Andrew Moorhouse who has been missing from his home in Lerwick since the early hours of today (Thursday). The 47-year-old is described as a keen walker and police said he could be out walking towards the north of the islands. Moorhouse is […]

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COVID-19: Latest visitor information

Advice for people hoping to travel to Shetland from July 2020 onwards.

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Petition on quicker Covid-19 testing turnaround to be passed to NHS

A PETITION handed to Shetland Islands Council (SIC) calling on public and private organisations to come together to look into technology that would enable a faster turnaround of Covid-19 tests is set to be referred to NHS Shetland. SIC chief executive Maggie Sandison said at a meeting of the full council on Thursday that the […]

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Scotland to continue with the two metre distance rule while wearing face masks in shops becomes compulsory

FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to stay vigilant while venturing out a bit more as a result of the five mile rule being lifted as of tomorrow (Friday). However, following scientific advice, the Scottish Government has decided to continue with the two metre distance rule for the time being. Some small changes to […]

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Isles funds affected by volatile markets

ALL THREE of Shetland Islands Council’s fund management companies failed to meet their growth targets in the financial year 2019/20. SIC executive manager of finance Jamie Manson told councillors yesterday (Wednesday) that the year had been one of volatile markets before funds slumped early in 2020 with the onset of coronavirus pandemic. During 2019/20 the […]

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Cunningsburgh Show goes online

THE ORGANISERS of the annual agriculture show at Cunningsburgh have decided to go ahead with the popular event after all – but it will be all online. Back in April, a number of local shows including Cunningsburgh announced that they would not be able to stage the events due to Coronavirus and associated restrictions. This […]

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Shetland Arts provides digital arts in care with Wellbeing Fund

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What to look for this week - Damsels and Dragons

Our Natural Heritage expert Paul Harvey shares an insight into what to look out for in the garden or when out for a walk this week

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Lerwick: An island capital's past and present

Lerwick, home to around a third of Shetland’s 23,000 people, is a relatively recent arrival on the Shetland scene. How did it grow to become Shetland’s capital?

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New community wildlife project

Shetlanders are being encouraged to get up close to nature with the launch of an exciting new community initiative.

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Off the Beaten Track 13 - Whalsay

Walk Shetland’s Archaeological Secrets with Regional Archaeologist, Val Turner of Shetland Amenity Trust.

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The weather: It's all about location

What's the weather really like in Shetland? Whether visiting or thinking of moving to the islands, that's a question everyone asks. The weather and climate are largely the result of latitude and the influence of the sea, but there are some surprising local variations.

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A new green deal for Shetland energy

Ambitious new plans for a renewable energy hub in Shetland could eventually mean £5bn revenue and 1,750 new jobs.

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Place-name of the week – Houlls

Find out more about Shetland's place names in our weekly blog. This week we look at Houlls.

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What to look for this week - Orchids are blooming

Our Natural Heritage expert Paul Harvey shares an insight into what to look out for in the garden or when out for a walk this week

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Shetland Arts Launch Public Consultation Survey

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Case Study: Youth Arts Companies 2019/20

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North Yell: A small community with big ideas

With a population of just 200, the northeastern corner of Yell has become a dynamic centre of fishing, aquaculture and renewable energy. Now, driven by an active community development group, it’s looking to the future with a bold new plan.

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Off the Beaten Track 12 - Noosts

Walk Shetland’s Archaeological Secrets with Regional Archaeologist, Val Turner of Shetland Amenity Trust.

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Place-name of the week – Lerwick Lanes

Find out more about Shetland's place names in our weekly blog. This week we look at the history of the Lerwick Lanes.

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Why Shetlanders love ‘da simmer dim’

Why does midsummer mean so much to Shetlanders and where does the tradition of 'the simmer dim' come from?

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Summer Garden Gallery

ONE GOOD thing to come out of the lockdown is that most of us have had more time to spend in the garden. With the local shops providing plants via Shetland nurseries, there’s been no stopping Shetland’s green fingers! So, get your cameras and phones out, and send us proof of your endeavours. Submissions for […]

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What to look for this week - The trouble with lichen

Our Natural Heritage expert Paul Harvey shares an insight into what to look out for in the garden or when out for a walk this week

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Off the Beaten Track 11 - In search of Brochs

Walk Shetland’s Archaeological Secrets with Regional Archaeologist, Val Turner of Shetland Amenity Trust.

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Our commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity

The death of George Floyd has prompted a global outpouring of grief and anger that we, as an integral part of society, cannot ignore. Peaceful protest should be a catalyst for both self-awareness and action by organisations.

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Place-name of the week – Garth, Gerdie, Gorsendi

Find out more about Shetland's place names in our weekly blog. This week we look at place names Garth, Gerdie, Gorsendi

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Live@Lunch and Film Quiz Online: June activities at Shetland Arts

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Dreaming of a Shetland adventure?

Shetland is currently closed to visitors but that doesn't mean you can't start planning for when we do reopen, as Laurie Goodlad explains.

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