Army bomb disposal experts have been alerted to suspected ordnance found in Lerwick today.
An area at Hay’s Dock in the town was cordoned off after the discovery was made at low tide.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland was made aware of possible ordnance found on the shoreline near Hay’s Dock in Lerwick around 9.30pm on Thursday, 6 August.
“Officers are liaising with HM Coastguard and Explosive Ordnance Disposal. (EOD)”