Fair Isle hat is a hit for MRI scanner fundraiser
Thousands of pounds have been raised for the Shetland MRI scanner appeal thanks to a knitting campaign which has attracted interest from across the world.
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Join the Puffarazzi and save the seabirds
With their bright colours and expressive features, they are one of Scotland's most photogenic birds.
Briefing to be held to discuss Fair Isle observatory blaze
A multi-agency meeting is set to be held to discuss the Fair Isle Bird Observatory fire and focus on any lessons which can be learned.
Nicola Sturgeon says it is ‘shameful’ that French firefighters have to apply to stay on Fair Isle
Nicola Sturgeon yesterday said it was “shameful” that three part-time Fair Isle firefighters from France have had to apply to stay on the island because of Brexit.
Island MP welcomes prime minister’s support for Fair Isle Bird Observatory rebuild after ‘heartbreaking’ blaze
The recent fire at a world-famous bird observatory on the Fair Isle was a topic of discussion at today's Prime Minister's Questions.
Thousands raised to help family who lost home in bird observatory blaze
More than £22,200 has been raised to help a family who lost their home and possessions in a fire which destroyed a renowned island bird observatory.
Nearly £20,000 raised for Fair Isle fire victims
Nearly £20,000 has been raised for the family who runs the Fair Isle Bird Observatory after their home and possessions were destroyed in the fire that left the renowned research facility in ruins.
World-famous bird observatory to be rebuilt following devastating fire
The president of a world-famous bird observatory destroyed in a fire has vowed it will rise from the ashes.
Fire crews transported by helicopter and lifeboat as fire wreaks havoc through Fair Isle bird observatory
A fire crew had to be flown in by Coastguard helicopter after a blaze broke out at a world-famous bird observatory on the remote Fair Isle near Shetland.
Fire crews airlifted to island as blaze destroys bird observatory
A fire crew was taken by helicopter to a remote island after a blaze broke out at a renowned bird observatory.
Fire crew transported in by helicopter as fire breaks out at Fair Isle Bird Observatory
Two fire crews are currently attending a building fire at a Bird Observatory on the remote Fair Isle near Shetland.
List of Shetland churches closing revealed
A swathe of churches earmarked for closure across Shetland has been announced – including a number on remote islands.
Builder couples up after installing electricity on love island
A builder working to install 24-hour electricity to a remote British island for the first time is set to stay there - after falling in love with “the light of his life”.
Fair Isle celebrating historic milestone as 24-hour power supply goes live
Residents on the Fair Isle are celebrating today as a renewable energy system goes live, giving them a 24-hour power supply for the first time in the island’s history.
‘Over-relaxed’ pilot skidded off island runway
A private plane skidded off the gravel runway on a remote Scottish island after its commercial pilot became “over-relaxed” and failed to notice he was landing too fast, investigators have ruled.
Fair Isle residents launch drive to save ‘vital’ community hall
It is one of Britain’s most remote locations, with a population of just 60.
Four women now make up half of Britain’s most remote inhabited island’s fire brigade
It only has 50 residents.
Emergency services called after plane’s landing gear breaks on the runway in Shetland
Six people have been evacuated from a light aircraft after the plane’s landing gear broke on the runway.
Full power for Fair Isle by September
A small island between Orkney and Shetland is on course to enjoy a 24-hour electricity supply for the first time by the end of September.
Island community raising money in a bid to replace the faulty heating system at a public hall
The remote island community of Fair Isle has launched a fundraising drive in a bid to secure enough cash to replace the faulty heating system at its public hall.
New nurse being sought for remote island
It's not quite the island at the edge of forever.
Fancy visiting Fair Isle? It’s about to get a whole lot easier
For anyone south of Shetland, it has always been a marathon journey.
Fair Isle could soon have access to 24-hour electricity for the first time
Shetland Islands Council has agreed to put £250,000 towards a proposed new electricity scheme in Fair Isle which would see the remote island community have access to guaranteed 24-hour electricity for the first time.
Fair Isle could get guaranteed 24 hour electricity for the first time
Britain's remotest island community could secure a guaranteed 24-hour power supply for the first time if a proposed new £2.65million electricity system gets the go-ahead.
Birds are enjoying an extra fortnight in the Scottish sun
Migrating birds are extending their stays in the north of Scotland rather than hurrying back to warmer climes, researchers have found.
Fisherman airlifted to safety after ship sinks
A fisherman had to be rescued after his ship started to sink near Shetland yesterday. The skipper raised the alarm while sailing near the Fair Isle at about 2.45pm. Shetland Coastguard subsequently launched its search and rescue helicopter and the man was airlifted to safety. The coastguard confirmed the 32ft Hope Three vessel later sank.
Fisherman airlifted to safety after ship sinks
A fisherman had to be rescued after his ship began to sink near Shetland earlier today.
Fashion giant Chanel apologises for copying design of Fair Isle knitwear designer
Fashion giant Chanel has been forced into apologising to a Fair Isle knitwear designer after copying her design without credit.
New action plan aims to give Fair Isle a viable future
A development plan has been launched to support life in one of Scotland’s remotest communities.
Shetland observatory reveals changing habits of migratory birds
The migratory habits of bird species are changing, according to researchers in Shetland.
Stunning Scottish wildlife pictures pick up annual awards
A remorseful Atlantic Puffin bearing a floral gift captured the eyes and hearts of some of the most esteemed photographers in the country to be named one of Scotland’s nature image of the year.
Fair Isle business has success stitched
One woman on Fair Isle, a tiny island between Shetland and Orkney, has big plans for the distinctive knitwear that originated there centuries ago and is now replicated across the globe.