Enchanting Sermanni to return to isles
Enchanting Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni is to return to the isles in October. The fok-noir balladeer will be on the road with a new live album, recorded in the Yukon, Canada, at Dawson...
View ArticleNorröna passenger airlifted to hospital
A passenger aboard the Scandinavian ferry Norröna had to be airlifted to hospital after being taken ill on the vessel this morning. Shetland Coastguard were called at 11.40am to the ferry which was...
View ArticleWonderful showcase in cosy Carnegie Hall
A cosy Carnegie Hall made the perfect setting for a wonderful showcase of Shetland music last night. Under the warming glow of candles and fairy lights, the sell-out gig was a celebration not only of...
View ArticleDangers of trout nets (Malcolm Smith)
Readers may remember that in July last year, two raingeese (red-throated divers) and a scarf (shag) were trapped in trout nets at Cunningsburgh. One of the divers was rescued but the other two birds...
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Design project for Unst boat manufacturer
Brydon Barclay (left), director of Unst Inshore Services with David Priest from HIE. Photo: John Coutts/HIE A boat manufacturing and engineering business has been approached to design a new type of...
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Anniversary exhibition for Bonhoga
The Bonhoga Gallery at Weisdale Mill is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Opening this weekend, the new exhibition at Bonhoga Gallery is a celebration of both the 20th anniversary of the gallery and...
View ArticleNot a foreign country (Bill Adams)
I see that once again a member of the “no” campaign is coming out with the assertion that if we dare to vote yes on 18th September “We will be a foreign country”. Can I point out that the Republic of...
View ArticleCameron comes to isles
The Prime Minister arrived in Shetland for a two-day visit this afternoon – making him the first UK leader to visit the isles in 34 years. David Cameron’s arrival comes ahead of a drinks reception at...
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Shetland trio ready for Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games hopefuls Lynda Flaws, Andrea Strachan and Erraid Davies take a break from training in Glasgow. Photo: Kevin Jones Shetland commonwealth trio Lynda Flaws, Erraid Davies and Andrea...
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Cameron speech praises isles’ spirit
David Cameron addresses the audience in Lerwick Town Hall on Tuesday. Prime Minister David Cameron used his visit to the “farthest flung” part of Britain to claim the “broad shoulders” of the United...
View ArticleGas plant workers cease work in protest
Around 1,000 workers downed tools at the Shetland Gas Plant this morning (Wednesday) in an unofficial dispute over travelling money, The walk-out was also blamed for the cancellation of a planned visit...
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Fishing industry sends message to Cameron over discards
David Cameron takes a trip onboard the Radiant Star. Fishing industry representatives left Prime Minister David Cameron in no doubt about the need to tackle the European Commision over the discards...
View ArticleGas plant dispute settled
Today’s dispute at the Shetland Gas Plant has been resolved after about 1,000 workers decided to down tools this morning. The Shetland Times understands the unofficial dispute which was over travelling...
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Strachan through to Commonwealth Games final
Andrea Strachan smiles after qualifying for the semi-final of the 50m breaststroke. Photo: Kevin Jones Lerwick swimmer Andrea Strachan has qualified for the final of the 50 metres breaststroke at the...
View ArticleConcealed a knife
Sentence has been deferred on a man who concealed a knife in his waistband while at a party. Victor Carlin, 45, of Meadows, Tresta, admitted arming himself with the weapon when he appeared at Lerwick...
View ArticleAlpaca man spared jail
A former alpaca farmer who admitted defrauding his wife of more than £11,000 has been spared a prison sentence. Colin Arnot was instead handed a community payback order and ordered to carry out 160...
View Article14 RUSSELL CRESCENT
Accommodation:- Ground Floor:– Sitting Room, combined Kitchen/Dining Area and Bathroom. First Floor:– Three Double Bedrooms. External:- There is an enclosed front garden with established bushes,...
View ArticleKaitrins
Substantial four / five bedroom detached property occupying a prime site in small cul-de-sac close to the shore at Weisdale, enjoying spectacular unrestricted views south & west along the voe. The...
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