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Various vacancies at Shetland Islands Council- We have a number of vacancies for various hours at locations throughout Shetland. Jobs on offer this week include… • Kitchen Assistant – Tingwall &…
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Office Administrator at Dogs Against Drugs- (Part-time Post – Initial 2 year contract) Your duties would be to provide support to the Project Manager, D.A.D Committee and the Finance Administrator. This…
Friday, January 15th, 2021
Various vacancies at Malakoff- We have the following Vacancies for positions based in Lerwick: MARINE ENGINEER Full time position based at our workshops in Lerwick and working at customers…
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Seasonal vacancies at Malakoff- We have the following Vacancies for positions based at SVT: BOAT SKIPPERS – SEASONAL POSITIONS BUT WITH POSSIBILITY OF FULL TIME POSITION FOR THE RIGHT…
Friday, January 15th, 2021
Wellness Practitioner and Trustee at Mind Your Head- We are looking for … WELLNESS PRACTITIONER 21 hours per week. Starting salary £21,559 to £23,302 Pro-rata. Closing date: 5pm on 28th January 2021. TRUSTEEE…
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Full and part-time Shop Assistants at Brae Garage- FULL TIME – SHOP ASSISTANT To work in our busy shop/filling station, Mon-Fri daytime. PART TIME – SHOP ASSISTANTS To work in our busy shop/filling…
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Various vacancies at EMN Plant- Due to increased workload the following full time Plant Operator positions have arisen: 360 Excavator above 10 ton Wheeled Loading Shovel Articulated Dump Truck Excellent…
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Excavator Driver and Skilled Labourer at CW Johnson Plant Ltd- •Excavator 360 driver with NPORS/CPCS Qualifications • Skilled Labourer. Good rates of pay. Works van provided. Tel. Campbell on 07747 666796
Friday, January 08th, 2021
Fair Isle facemasks, two charged over festive period, Catch company’s losses
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA LOCAL knitwear designer says she is doing her bit for the response to the pandemic by selling knitted Fair Isle facemasks. Mary Macgregor, of BAKKA, said the cotton masks are knitted in a three colour technique which allows for a “much deserved fabric” than usual, adding that they were knitted as tight as the […]
Bureaucratic chaos rather than a ‘sea of opportunity’
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukWhat an Eton mess! As Boris Johnson’s ‘oven-ready’ deal with the European Union fell to pieces on the kitchen floor of No. 10 Downing Street, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told his MPs to vote for the botched treaty, despite having accurately predicted its disastrous consequences. The betrayal of the British seafood industry by the two […]
Health board records further four Covid cases
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukAS THE number of Covid infections across Scotland continues to rise at an alarming rate, Shetland recorded four more cases over the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the isles since the start of the pandemic to 189. Most of the recent cases have been through family transmission […]
Four more Covid-19 cases recorded in Shetland’s official figures
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukShetlanders have been urged to behave as if they have Covid-19 after four more cases were confirmed in today's (Friday) official bulletin. Four more Covid-19 cases recorded in Shetland’s official figures
SIC hopes for ferry timetable to go back to normal once safe to do so
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHERE are hopes that inter-island ferry timetables will go back to normal once the coronavirus outbreak in Shetland is deemed to be under control by health authorities. The situation remains under review while cases continue to be recorded, albeit at a reduced number. The ferries were cut back to a reduced timetable in early January […]
Estimated cost of redeveloping old school site rises by more than £2m
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukCOUNCILLORS will be asked next week to approve budgeting an additional £2.374 million on the redevelopment of the old Anderson High School site. A report to elected members says that after more detailed assessments the estimated cost of demolition has risen from £1 million to an estimated £2.454 million. A further £920,000 has been added […]
Test and isolate all visitors like we do with livestock, says farming union
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukFarmers have called for all visitors to the isles to be tested for coronavirus and to spend time in quarantine. Test and isolate all visitors like we do with livestock, says farming union
Shetland folk urged to register for postal voting in Scottish Parliament election
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukShetlanders have been urged to make sure their voice is heard by registering for a postal vote. Tom Wills, who is the SNP’s Shetland constituency... Shetland folk urged to register for postal voting in Scottish Parliament election
Sumburgh Head lighthouse turns 200
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE SUMBURGH Head lighthouse is celebrating a significant anniversary today (Friday). It is now 200 years since it was lit for the first time. It was designed by Robert Stevenson, and it is still a working lighthouse. The A-listed building is now also part of a visitor attraction run by Shetland Amenity Trust following a […]
Farmers union shows support for Covid testing at entry points
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE LOCAL branch of the National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS) has added its weight to calls for coronavirus testing of all visitors to Shetland. Following an AGM of the branch last night (Thursday), president Cecil Eunson has encouraged the council and health board to “step up and ensure the health and safety of our […]
Temporary Covid-19 testing centre opens for bookings to cope with recent spike in cases
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA temporary Covid-19 testing site has been set up in Shetland in response to the outbreak in cases. Temporary Covid-19 testing centre opens for bookings to cope with recent spike in cases
More support needed for sufferers of Long Covid, says Carmichael
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukAlistair Carmichael has spoken about “Long Covid” and the need for more government understanding. The Isles MP says Long Covid is still poorly understood, with... More support needed for sufferers of Long Covid, says Carmichael
Key worker schooling demands increase by over 100 per cent
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukApplications for children of key workers to be allowed to go to school has increased by more than 100 per cent on last year. Key worker schooling demands increase by over 100 per cent
In this week’s Shetland Times
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukIn today’s (Friday 15th January) edition of The Shetland Times: Tens of thousands of pounds are being lost by companies in Shetland’s seafood sector as... In this week’s Shetland Times
Plans for art trail in centre of Lerwick gather pace
Friday, January 15th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukMORE details have emerged of a new contemporary art trail which will run through the centre of Lerwick. The launch of the Locus trail is planned for April 2021, and its lifespan is envisaged to be a minimum of five years. It is being organised by Shetland Arts and Living Lerwick through funding from the […]
NHS chief hopeful of some restrictions being eased in the summer
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE CHIEF executive of NHS Shetland says he expects that some coronavirus restrictions could ease around summertime after mass vaccination is rolled out. Michael Dickson said it is “not unreasonable to say that it is likely that all of the FACTS [guidance] will stay in place until the bulk of the population has received the […]
SIC reminds parents and employers that the ‘safest place for children is at home’
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukPARENTS and employers are being asked to do what they can to support the in-school provision for key workers’ children amid continued evidence of community transmission of Covid in Shetland. Shetland Islands Council’s children services director Helen Budge has asked parents to consider whether the “need for their child to attend school is critical – whether, […]
Temporary Covid testing unit to open in Lerwick
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA TEMPORARY Covid-19 testing unit sent by the Scottish Government and staffed by the ambulance service is being set up at the Gilbertson Park in Lerwick in response to the current outbreak in Shetland. The unit and staff will arrive in Shetland tomorrow (Friday), ready to start testing in the Gilbertson Park Games Hall at […]
Tory leader calls for politicians to lay aside differences to help resolve fish exports debacle
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA plea has been made for Scotland’s governments to avoid turning the fishing exports debacle into a constitutional row. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has... Tory leader calls for politicians to lay aside differences to help resolve fish exports debacle
Health chief’s plea for community’s help in tackling rise in Covid-19
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukShetland’s health chief has pleaded for the community to make a “collective effort” to tackle the significant increase in Covid-19 cases the isles have seen in recent weeks. Health chief’s plea for community’s help in tackling rise in Covid-19
Figures reveal another coronavirus death
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukOfficial figures are now showing that two people have died of coronavirus in the last few days. It comes after news yesterday of the year’s... Figures reveal another coronavirus death
Latest figures show another Covid death in isles
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukANOTHER death of a patient who had confirmed Covid has been registered in Shetland. The news was included in the latest (Thursday) coronavirus update from Public Health Scotland. It is the second death recorded in as many days in the statistics, which run up to 13 January. The Public Health Information data says both deaths were […]
Fishing scaled back as exports to Europe come to a halt
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE LOCAL whitefish fleet has almost suspended its fishing efforts to avoid high quality seafood from Shetland getting stuck and wasted in the export bottlenecks created by post-Brexit bureaucracy. There was no fish market held on Wednesday and very limited landings are expected until well into next week as a direct consequence of the crisis […]
Eighty metre mast used for windfarm planning to stay for another three years
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukAN 80 metre mast on the outskirts of Lerwick mast which is used to obtain meteorological data for a proposed wind farm is set to stay for a further three years. The mast, which is part of preparatory work for Peel Energy’s Mossy Hill wind farm, has had its planning permission renewed. It was erected […]
Health chief says Covid cases are being recorded with ‘no obvious route of infection’
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHERE continues to be transmission of Covid within the community with no or few symptoms, NHS Shetland’s chief executive has warned. Michael Dickson said while most positive tests are linked to the North Mainland outbreak, there are also cases with “no obvious route of infection such as a positive contact or travel”. “It is therefore […]
Greens will focus on regional list at forthcoming election
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE SCOTTISH Greens will not field a local constituency candidate at in the Scottish Parliament election in May and will instead focus on the regional list. Co-ordinator for the Shetland Greens Martin Randall said last night (Wednesday) that the party was aiming to win two seats via the Highlands and Islands list. In addition to […]
Old carrier bags bring back memories
Thursday, January 14th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA DISCOVERY of old local shopping bags has been catching the nostalgic interest of hundreds of folk on social media. Brenda Laurenson, from Quarff, came across the carrier bags recently when sorting through items belonging to her late father. They included bags from old shops and businesses like Lerwick’s The Bread Basket and fish shop […]
NHS under pressure but critical services still continuing, health chief says
Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukNHS Shetland chief executive Michael Dickson says patients can be reassured that while the local coronavirus outbreak has increased pressure on the health board no critical services have had to be stopped. Around 100 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded since Christmas in Shetland, creating a large workload for the health board’s contact tracing […]
Isles register further Covid-related death
Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukANOTHER death of a patient who had confirmed Covid has been registered in Shetland. The tragic news was included in today’s (Wednesday) coronavirus update from Public Health Scotland. According to data published by Public Health Scotland and the National Records of Scotland this brings the number local people who had Covid-19 mentioned on their death certificate […]
EnQuest files £25.8m legal claim against BP over ‘unpaid invoices’ at Sullom Voe Terminal
Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukOIL company EnQuest has launched a legal claim against BP worth nearly £26 million for allegedly failing to pay invoices relating to Sullom Voe Terminal. Legal documents submitted to the High Court of Justice in London within the last month show that the period EnQuest Heather Limited is claiming for covers 2013 to 2017. EnQuest […]
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgShetland’s top archaeological sites
Wednesday, January 06th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgWith thousands of scheduled sites and monuments, you may be at a loss as to which archaeological treasures to visit when you’re only in Shetland for a limited time. We outline the top archaeological attractions and take you on a voyage of discovery through 6,000 years of human history.
Place Names of the Week - Playin da ba
Wednesday, January 06th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgPlayin da ba was once a popular pastime at Auld Christmas (5th/6th January).
2021: The year to make your move
Monday, January 04th, 2021 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgAfter a challenging 2020, why Shetland offers a real chance of a fresh start in 2021.
Fair Isle chairs exhibition
Monday, December 28th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgThanks to the work of artist and maker Eve Eunson, the craft of Fair Isle chair making has been properly recorded and may now have a brighter future.
Spectacular Shetland footage in Stormborn
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgIf you're looking for something wintery to watch this festive season head to BBC iPlayer and watch Stormborn – a wildlife series featuring footage from Shetland. We caught up with drone operator Nick McCaffrey who shared his experience of working on the series.
Award for iBook interpreting Mousa, Old Scatness and Jarlshof
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgAn Interactive iBook which includes virtual tours around three of Shetland’s most prestigious archaeological monuments was Highly Commended in the Association for Learning Technologists Awards last week.
Temporary Closure of Mareel
Monday, December 21st, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgPlace Names of the Week - Craigsaets
Thursday, December 17th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgCraigsaets, also called craigstanes or craigs, are rocks along the foreshore used for line fishing and associated with the term ‘gyaain ta da craigs.’
Heating homes with waste
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgA new video has just been launched to showcase a forward-thinking community partnership that takes unrecycled waste from Shetland and Orkney and turns it into low-cost, green heating.
Storytelling in Shetland
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgAs we mark another midwinter, Laurie Goodlad explores Shetland's relationship with storytelling and ponders whether this long-held oral tradition can survive in the digital age.
Festive Recipe: Whipkül
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgIf you're looking for festive recipe inspiration, Whipkül is a rich and creamy dessert, which originates from Scandinavia. Here, Osla Jamwal-Fraser from Shetland Food and Drink shares her version.
SAT bids farewell to Chief Executive
Thursday, December 10th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgThe Shetland Amenity Trust’s Chief Executive, Mat Roberts, is leaving the Trust after almost three years in the job.
Local playwright Jacqui Birnie brings A Christmas Carol to Mareel
Wednesday, December 09th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgPlace Name of the Week - Skerries
Friday, December 04th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgSkerries are small rocky islands, usually too small for habitation. They are often associated with shipwrecks and their isolation attracts bird colonies and seals. The word comes from the Old Norse word sker meaning an isolated rock in the sea. Examples occur throughout Scandinavia and the UK; particularly well known in the Britain are Skerries (Shetland), Sule Skerry (Orkney), Pentland Skerries (Scotland), and The Skerries (Anglesey).
Shetland Arts to host Hogmanay 2020 as ticketed streaming event
Wednesday, December 02nd, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandarts.orgShetland’s Christmas larder
Friday, November 27th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgWith Christmas approaching, the thoughts of many – in Shetland as elsewhere – have turned to Christmas preparations. What part does food play in the islands?
The Shetland Bookshelf: The fiction section
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgShetland has long stimulated writers of both fiction and non-fiction. There is much to enjoy in the fiction section, as well as a remarkable range of poetry.
Place Names of the Week - Personal names
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgSeveral place-names reflect people who have lived at or been associated with places in the past. Here we focus on a few less obvious and particularly interesting ones.
Art inspired by landscape and folklore
Thursday, November 19th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgShetland-based artists draw so much inspiration from the world around them and the ever-changing landscape, wildlife and rich lore of the isles.
Inspired by Shetland's knitwear tradition
Thursday, November 19th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgIn the run up to Christmas, we focus on some of the amazing creative talent within the isles, giving you a flavour of some of the multi-talented creative businesses that help shape Shetland’s economic landscape.
How the sea inspires creativity in Shetland
Thursday, November 19th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgShetland-based artists draw so much inspiration from the world around them, like the ever-changing seas, the rich heritage of fishing and how the weather can dramatically alter the landscape in a heartbeat. In this blog, we look at how the sea inspires some local artists' work.
Welcome to the Islands of Opportunity
Thursday, November 12th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgYou might have noticed that shetland.org looks a bit different. The site has been completely redesigned and redeveloped, and we are excited to share it with the world.
Place Name of the Week - Talking Taings
Thursday, November 12th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgThe Old Norse tangi, tungi means a point of land and is a common place-name in Norway, Faroe and Iceland. The names are easy to recognise and interpret because there are many parallel taing, teng, tung, tungi or tonga names in Shetland. The place-names describe the location, wildlife or buildings associated with the points.
How Shetland inspires me: artist Ruth Brownlee
Monday, November 09th, 2020 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgThe painter explains her long-held fascination with Shetland’s dramatic skies and stormy seas.
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