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Field Service Engineer- Aquateq Pools is a Glasgow based company who provide top quality service & maintenance, consultancy, refurbishment and construction services within the swimming pool, spa and thermal leisure industry...
Friday, December 13th, 2019 -
Development Officer at Shetland Tourism Association- A unique opportunity to work with and support tourism businesses throughout Shetland.
The STA is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for tourism for a fixed term 2 year post. The postholder will work 17 hours per week on a self-employed basis.
Tasks will include website updates, liai... Read more...
Friday, December 13th, 2019
Warehouse Operative at Shetland Gas Plant- A position has arisen for a Warehouse Operative at a Client Site.
Reporting to the Warehouse Focal Point, the Warehouse Operative will be responsible for the safe and efficient distribution and receipt of materials at the SGP Warehouse.
The post holder will undertake all administrative duties ... Read more...
Friday, December 13th, 2019
Depute Assessor on Orkney & Shetland Valuation Joint Board- Depute Assessor
£62,268 - £64,928 per annum inclusive
(A further 3% pay award shall be awarded to the salary rate from 1 April 2020)
37 hours per week. A flexi-time system in operation
Closing date for receipt of Application and CV’s is Friday 10 January 2020.
The Depute Assessor, based in ... Read more...
Friday, December 13th, 2019
Prison Officer- Do you have the keys to unlock the potential in others? The SPS currently have exciting opportunities for extraordinary individuals to join us as Prison Officers within our various establishments across Scotland...
Monday, December 09th, 2019
Various Positions at Greig Seafood- Skipper (2 positions)
1st Mate (2 positions)
Trainee / Deckhand (6 positions)
The Role
Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd is expanding its workboat service team and offering trainee level positions. The role of the workboat service team is to provide support and carry out operations across our productio... Read more...
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Net Maintenance Technician at Greig Seafood- Net Maintenance Technician
Based at our net repair facility in Lerwick the successful candidate will ideally have some net mending experience from the fisheries or aquaculture sector, be self-motivated, attentive to detail, have ability to work in a small team with a good knowledge of health and sa... Read more...
Friday, December 06th, 2019
QC Grader at Pelagia- QC Grader
Permanent Position
We have an excellent opportunity for a responsible, conscientious and reliable individual to join our QC Department. You will be responsible for the operation of our fish grading machines, ensuring a consistently well graded product to specific sizes and physical che... Read more...
Friday, December 06th, 2019
Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers- RECRUITING NOW
Trainee Optical Assistant — Lerwick
Full-time (including Saturday work).
Optical experience isn’t essential, you just need the desire to learn.
Main duties include:
General administrative duties;
Face to face customer service;
Conducting pre sight test screening... Read more...
Friday, December 06th, 2019
Auxiliary Inspector at Scottish SPCA- AUXILIARY INSPECTOR
(6 MONTH TEMPORARY CONTRACT) SHETLAND
The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity, is seeking to recruit an Auxiliary Inspector to be based on mainland Shetland on a temporary basis for an initial period of 6 months. Ideally, candidates will live on the Shetland main... Read more...
Friday, December 06th, 2019
Support Co-ordinator- Support Co-ordinator Based in Shetland 16 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday. Starting salary £23,756 (full time equivalent) plus contributory pension Scotland’s leading charity supporting victims of...
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Foster Carer- Could you be a Foster Carer with Action for Children? Do you have a genuine interest in children and have energy and space in your life? Being a foster carer means offering a safe and loving family environment so that the...
Monday, December 02nd, 2019
Client Support Adviser- Branch: Social Security Scotland Agency Salary: £25,367 - £28,341 Location: Aberdeenshire, Dundee, East Ayrshire, Highlands, Moray Orkney, Shetland Hours: Full or part time hours may be available Closing...
Friday, November 29th, 2019
Police appeal for help in finding missing Lerwick teenager
Sunday, December 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukPOLICE in Shetland are appealing for information to help them trace the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl from Lerwick. Lois Sinclair was last seen around 6.30pm on Saturday (14 December) leaving her home address in Montfield. She is described as white, around 5ft 1in, of a slim build and with long black hair. When last […]
Police appeal for missing 14-year-old from Lerwick
Sunday, December 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukPolice are appealing for information to help trace a missing 14-year-old girl from Lerwick. Lois Sinclair was last seen around 6.30pm on Saturday 14th December, 2019, leaving her home address in Montfield, Lerwick. She is described as being white, around 5ft 1in, of a slim build with long black hair and is occasionally known to […] The post Police appeal for missing 14-year-old from Lerwick appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Space Centre consults public in preparation for rocket launch site
Sunday, December 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukShetland Space Centre (SSC) is asking the public for its views on a change to the status of the airspace around the proposed Lamba Ness rocket launch site. The move has been described as an “important part” of preparations for rocket launches from Unst, according to SSC project director Scott Hammond. There will also be […] The post Space Centre consults public in preparation for rocket launch site appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Leaving the CFP ‘more urgent’ than ever, says fishing exec
Sunday, December 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukLeaving the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is ‘more urgent now than ever’, according to an isles fishing representative. Simon Collins, head of Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA), has reacted strongly to the news that there will be a 50% cut in North Sea cod quotas next year. The agreement between Norway and the EU follows three […] The post Leaving the CFP ‘more urgent’ than ever, says fishing exec appeared first on The Shetland Times.
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North Sea cod quota cut ‘disappointing’, says government minister
Saturday, December 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA Scottish government minister has expressed his disappointment with an agreement between Norway and the EU, which would see a significant cut to next year’s North Sea cod quota. Fisheries secretary Fergus Ewing labelled the outcome of fishery negotiation talks ‘disappointing’, adding that it would be ‘very challenging for Scottish fishing businesses’. A significant 50% […] The post North Sea cod quota cut ‘disappointing’, says government minister appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Passengers safe after helicopter lightning strike
Saturday, December 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukAll 17 passengers on a helicopter that was struck by lightning on Friday morning are “safe and well”. Police confirmed there were no reported injuries on a CHC flight, which had to be diverted to Sumburgh Airport after a lightning strike. Emergency services were called to the airport on Friday afternoon following the incident. The […] The post Passengers safe after helicopter lightning strike appeared first on The Shetland Times.
No place like home for far-travelled White
Saturday, December 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA SHETLANDER with a far-travelled career in the BBC returned to her native shores this year where she has continued making her mark managing Shetland Food and Drink among numerous other projects. Claire White will be well-known to knitting fans as the compere of Shetland Wool Week since 2016 (bar last year when she was […]
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Election result a ‘disaster for country and community alike’
Friday, December 13th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukMANY in Shetland will surely share the view that Boris Johnson’s decisive election victory – after a campaign in which he ducked debates, eschewed interviews, swerved scrutiny and told untruths virtually every time he opened his mouth – is a disaster for country and community alike, writes Neil Riddell. He succeeded in nullifying the Brexit […]
Helicopter lands safely at Sumburgh after being struck by lightning
Friday, December 13th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE EMERGENCY services were alerted on Friday morning when a helicopter diverted to Sumburgh Airport after it was struck by lightning. The CHC S92, which was heading eastwards to an offshore platform, landed safely after raising the alarm shortly before midday. Emergency services were sent to Sumburgh Airport, with the Lerwick Lifeboat also dispatched before […]
A day in the life at Belmont House
Friday, December 13th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgBelmont House in Unst, is one of Shetland's grandest self-catering accommodation options. We chatted with house manager Sharon Calladine about the efforts it takes to keep it running all year round.
Robertson takes over as football association president
Friday, December 13th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe new president of Shetland Football Association (SFA) is former secretary Brydon Robertson. The post Robertson takes over as football association president appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Lib Dems hold Orkney and Shetland seat with reduced majority
Friday, December 13th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukALISTAIR Carmichael has been re-elected to represent Orkney and Shetland in the UK parliament for the sixth time since 2001. The Liberal Democrat received just over 44.6 per cent of the vote, beating his SNP challenger Robert Leslie comfortably by about 2,500 votes. The Conservatives’ Jennifer Fairbairn came third with 2,287 votes (9.84 per cent) […]
Carmichael holds on to his seat
Friday, December 13th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukAlistair Carmichael has been returned as the MP for Shetland and Orkney for a sixth time. The longstanding isles MP won with over 10,000 votes, as the SNP were pipped to second place. SNP candidate Robert Leslie garnered 7,874 votes compared to Mr Carmichael’s 10,381. Meanwhile, the Scottish Conservatives came third, Labour fourth and Brexit […] The post Carmichael holds on to his seat appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Alistair Carmichael re-elected
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukWelcome to Kirkwall Grammar School, in Orkney, where the election count of the Orkney and Shetland constituency is now under way. We will endeavour to keep you updated throughout the night until the election result is announced, some time between 5am and 6am on Friday morning. With the exit polls just published it looks as though the Conservatives are […]
LIVE: General election 2019
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe Shetland Times is in Kirkwall, where we’ll be bringing you live general election updates and news of the Northern Isles result into the early hours of the morning, alongside any big national stories. This page automatically refreshes every ten minutes. 6.21 That’s all from us. Time for bed… 6.20 Coverage of the Liberal Democrat’s […] The post LIVE: General election 2019 appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Not proven verdict returned by jury in sexual assault trial
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA JURY has returned a verdict of not proven on two charges of sexual assault that were levelled at a former Lerwick resident, after a four-day trial. John MacLellan, 67, was accused of carrying out the assaults on two women in September 2015 and July last year at two seperate addresses in the town. MacLellan, […]
Jury delivers not proven verdict in sexual assault trial
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA 67-year-old man walked free from Lerwick Sheriff Court today [Thursday] after jurors found two sexual assault charges against him were not proven. The verdict in the trial of John MacLellan, of Glanford Road, Scunthrope, came after a four-day trial presided over by Sheriff Ian Cruickshank. Fifteen jurors heard from two women accusing MacLellan of […] The post Jury delivers not proven verdict in sexual assault trial appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Gemma turns pain into positivity with charity album
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukWHEN the flare-ups are at their worst, Gemma Anderson’s rheumatoid arthritis means she is completely dependent on other people to help her through the day. After being diagnosed with the condition at the age of just 17, the primary teacher from Walls has now spent more of her life with the autoimmune disease than without […]
Two appear in private
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTWO men appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with separate offences. Fifty-four-year-old Anthony Jamieson of Lerwick appeared on petition charged with assault to severe injury and behaving in a threatening and abusive manner. He made no plea and was committed for further examination and released on bail. Marcus Paul Marriott, 41, […]
Competition likely for next inter-island air contract
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukLOGANAIR is understood to be in the frame for the next contract to run Shetland’s inter-island air services. The company previously ran the service for a number of years until the Airtask Group took over in 2006. The four-year contract, which was recently put out to tender by Shetland Islands Council and will kick in […]
Christmas photos needed from Shetland News readers
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukFESTIVE Shetland is here again! We have opened a Christmas gallery once more for you to send us your seasonal snaps. Pets, decorations, Christmas trees, festive jumpers, family – we’ll add them all. Shetland News shares with you that Christmas spirit, as seasonal snaps displayed on the website and Facebook. Send us your photos […]
People in isles have highest life expectancy in Scotland
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukNEW figures have placed Shetland at the top of the list nationally when it comes to life expectancy for people born between 2016 and 2018. The Shetland health board area has the highest overall life expectancy in Scotland for women at 83.4 years – although it has one of the lowest levels of ‘life in […]
Defendant in witness box at sexual assault trial
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA MAN accused of two sexual assaults in Lerwick gave evidence and was cross examined at a jury trial in Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday. John MacLellan, 67, of Scunthorpe, but formerly of Lerwick, is accused of sexually assaulting two women at houses in the town on 20 September 2015 and 28 July 2018. MacLellan […]
WATCH: EnQuest ‘transforming’ Sullom Voe Terminal
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukEnQuest is planning on “transforming” the Sullom Voe Terminal and has released a video of how it aims to do this. The company said this “transformation” would “ensure we remain safe, are competitive and best-placed to maximise the life of the terminal to support the future of the North Sea”. However, no mention is made […] The post WATCH: EnQuest ‘transforming’ Sullom Voe Terminal appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Polls open for general election
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukPOLLING stations have opened for the general election as Orkney and Shetland votes for who they think should be their next MP. There are a total of six candidates in the running for the Northern Isles seat, with voting taking place today (Thursday) until 10pm. They are in alphabetical order: David Barnard (independent), Alistair Carmichael […]
Our 2020 Diary
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgWhat can we look forward to in 2020? Our 2020 diary reveals some of the highlights of the year ahead in Shetland.
Sumburgh Airport closed and homes affected by power cuts
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSUMBURGH Airport had to close on Wednesday afternoon after a lightning strike hit one of the radio masts of the control tower. A Loganair service from Aberdeen was diverted. Airport operator HIAL said the airport is closed until 7pm when they hope to be able to give a further update. A spokesman for the company […]
Airline to offer cheaper travel for youngsters in bid to fill seats
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukLOGANAIR is set offer cheaper travel for children in an attempt to fill up larger replacement planes the airline is set to introduce in the new year. Managing director Jonathan Hinkles revealed at a meeting of Shetland’s external transport forum on Wednesday that the existing child discount will increase from 33 per cent to 50 […]
Ex-partner attacker awaits sentence
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSENTENCE has been deferred on a man who admitted attacking his ex partner in Lerwick on 5 November. James Andrew Leaper of Holmsgarth Brae pleaded guilty at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday to squeezing the woman’s neck with his hands, repeatedly seizing her by the hair, causing her to fall against a bucket, wrapping his […]
Bus driver in court for assaults
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA BUS driver who twice lost his temper and assaulted a work colleague has been fined at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Wilson Keith, 54, of Voderview in Lerwick, admitted the assaults which took place on 30 September 2017 and sometime in June last year at the John Leask and Son Gremista bus depot. On the earlier […]
Call for local artists, port donates equipment, Gazza event cancelled again
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukLOCAL artists are being sought for a sculpture trail across the north east of Scotland. Designs for over 30 three-metre lighthouse sculptures are being commissioned by CLAN Cancer Support, with Shetland among the host locations. Each lighthouse will be “individually designed and painted by some of the region’s most talented artists, using a variety of […]
SIC committed to defibrillator training for all secondary pupils
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSHETLAND Islands Council says it has no plans to install defibrillators in secondary schools – but it confirmed it is committed to providing training to all pupils in the use of the life-saving equipment before they leave school. There are currently more than 60 defibrillators available across Shetland with more set to be installed in […]
Opera Highlights puts some fizz into Spring 2020
Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgHome or away
Friday, December 06th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland-life.co.ukWelcome to this December issue of Shetland Life. This issue has a festive feel. We speak to Shetlanders who are spending Christmas home and away and Eileen Brooke-Freeman takes a… Read More
LOCUS public art commissions announced
Monday, December 02nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgSumburgh: A Walk Through History
Friday, November 29th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgShetland’s south mainland is a fascinating part of the islands, and nowhere is that fascination more concentrated than in a couple of square miles at Sumburgh, the southern limit of the mainland.
Our December 2019 Diary
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgDecember in Shetland has a traditional feel, with visits by Santa Claus, a pantomime and lots of parties. But that's far from all that's happening during the month.
Lerwick voted second most beautiful high street in national awards
Monday, November 25th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgALICE brings theatre skills to youngsters
Monday, November 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgShetland’s theatrical scene is a lively and bustling one. And, thanks to one local entrepreneur, even the youngest budding thespian has a chance to hone their skills.
A new direction for the Shetland Amenity Trust
Thursday, November 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgAt their meeting this morning, Friday 15 November, Trustees will launch ‘Caring for Shetland’s heritage’, their new Strategic Plan, which endorses a new direction for the Trust’s future activity.
A change in focus for Da Voar Redd Up volunteers
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgThe final totals have now been tallied for ‘Da Voar Redd Up’ 2019, the annual spring clean of Shetland’s beaches, and the results have been surprising.
The Grayson Perry Exhibition: More than one kind of genius
Monday, November 11th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgA remarkable exhibition featuring ceramics by contemporary British artist, author and broadcaster Grayson Perry recently opened at the Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick.
Full line-up announced for dazzling Hogmanay at Mareel
Thursday, November 07th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgCelebrating youth
Friday, November 01st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland-life.co.ukWelcome to this November issue of Shetland Life. This issue is a celebration of Shetland’s young people who are doing wonderful things, and we explore these this month. You may… Read More
Uncle David's House of Horrors
Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgSTRE-TCH, Shetland and sustainable dance partnerships
Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgLerwick street nominated for national award
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgLerwick's Commercial Street has been nominated as one of the most beautiful streets in Scotland.
Our November 2019 Diary
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgShetland's November diary includes a couple of our larger annual events plus, for one year only, an alternative version of a third. There’s music in abundance, too, and an exhibition that promises to be one of the highlights of the year.
Shetland childcare business sets a high standard
Monday, October 28th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgScalloway-based childcare facility Hame Fae Hame is featured in 2019 Parliamentary Review.
Freda Leask, Haltadans and Herkja get Oot and Aboot
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