Shetland man abused two girls and a woman spanning over a 20-year period
A Shetland man has been imprisoned for 40 months after admitting a 20-year period of abuse involving a woman and two girls on the island.
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Scottish ministers rule Shetland Council failed to give Sella Ness applicant ‘complete, precise and relevant reasons for refusal’
Shetland’s Sella Ness accommodation facility is set to stay open until 2026 after Scottish Ministers ruled Shetland Islands Council’s decision to refuse further planning permission was “unreasonable”.
Fragile communities threatened by air traffic centralisation
Fragile island communities could face lasting harm as a result of Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (Hial) decision to centralise air traffic control services at Inverness Airport.
Shetland Folk Festival celebrates 40th anniversary
The Shetland Folk Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary in style this spring.
‘There were dead bodies floating everywhere’: Shetland war hero reflects on D-Day in new book
He is the Shetland lad who left school at 13 without any formal qualifications.
Historic Shetland boat saved from the scrapheap
A historic boat built in Shetland in 1945 which had been left to rot is set to be saved - with the brains behind the project appealing for a shed to house her in during restoration.
Tourist tax would be ‘entirely inappropriate’ for Shetland says tourism body
Shetland’s tourism industry has reiterated its opposition to the introduction of a local tourism tax.
Fire crews put out fire in Shetland
The fire service was tackling a blaze on the south side of Shetland.
Fire crews tackling blaze in Shetland
The fire service is currently attending an incident in Shetland.
The Peterhead and Shetland connection with the creator of Sherlock Holmes
He was the man who created one of the world's most famous literary creations.
Christmas shopping fever in Lerwick town centre
As Christmas shoppers bustled in Lerwick town centre yesterday the best window in Shetland's main town was announced.
Three arrested as police seize cocaine and cannabis bound for Orkney and Shetland at Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
Three people have been arrested and charged after drugs worth an estimated £4,600 were recovered at Aberdeen Ferry Terminal.
Giant Shetland wind farm plans revived with new mainland link proposal
A giant Shetland wind project has renewed its commitment to push on with construction, as a fresh proposal to connect the island to the mainland was approved by officials yesterday.
Two men jailed for threatening off-duty police officer out walking his dog
Two men have been imprisoned after admitting threatening and abusive behaviour towards an off-duty police officer in Lerwick.
The most popular baby names in the Highlands and islands in 2019
Scottish place names seem to be popular inspiration for parents in the Highlands.
Police trace missing Shetland teenager after appeal
A missing Shetland teenager has been traced after police appealed to the public for help. Lois Sinclair, 14, was last seen around 6.30pm on Saturday, leaving her home address in Montfield, Lerwick. The force has now confirmed she has been found safe and well and thanked everyone who shared the appeal.
Alistair Carmichael: People know that when they need help they will find me
Liberal Democrat Alistair Carmichael has been re-elected to represent Orkney for the sixth time since 2001.
Shetland teacher using her voice to raise money for great cause
A Shetland teacher has released an album with some well-known guests to help raise money and awareness for a chronic condition.
Loganair set to offer cheaper travel for children
Loganair is set to offer cheaper travel for children in an attempt to fill up larger replacement planes the airline is set to introduce in the new year.
General Election 2019: Liberal Democrats hold onto the islands
The Liberal Democrats have held onto the Orkney and Shetland seat. Here are the results in full: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) – 10,381 Robert Leslie (SNP) – 7,874 Jennifer Fairbairn (Conservative) – 2,287 Coilla Drake (Labour) – 1,550 Robert Smith (The Brexit Party) – 900 David Barnard (Independent) – 168
Sumburgh Airport forced shut as severe weather knocks out communications
Sumburgh Airport in Shetland has been forced shut this evening because of severe weather.
VIDEO: Is a photo worth it? Footage shows potential dangers of taking photographs at seafront in bad weather
The RNLI team in Lerwick has issued a reminder to people of the dangers of taking photographs too close to the seafront.
Western Isles Council seeks ‘level playing field’ through proposal of reduced rates to transport goods to islands
Western Isles Council has hit out at high costs of transporting goods to the islands demanding a discount scheme be introduced to create a “level playing field”.
Peat and Diesel, Jenna Reid, Breabach and Sheena Blackhall among the big winners at Folk Oscars in Aberdeen
One of the biggest nights in the Scottish traditional music scene was held in Aberdeen at the weekend, celebrating the very best talent from around the country.
Shetlands covered by massive ice sheet thousands of years ago
The Shetland Islands and surrounding seafloor were covered by a massive ice sheet around 21,000 years ago, it has emerged.
Locked up prisoners to virtually visit loved ones on Shetland through video calls
Talks are under way on plans for a pilot project to allow Shetland people to virtually ‘visit’ loved ones in prison on the Scottish mainland through video calls.
North Sea helicopter crash hearing to be held in new year
A preliminary hearing for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into a helicopter crash that claimed four lives will be held next month.
Constituency profile: Orkney and Shetland could be one of the closest fights in Scotland
The Northern Isles have been a Liberal stronghold for many decades.
Shetland shopper outraged over coconut oil delivery costs
A Shetland shopper says it is “ridiculous” that she was asked to pay nearly £25 for a £14 jar of coconut oil to be delivered.
Calmac sues Scottish Government over Northern Isles ferry contract
State-owned ferry operator Calmac is suing the Scottish Government after it failed to win the contract for the Northern Isles service.
New operator needed for Shetland hotel project after Premier Inn pulls out
The company behind plans for a new hotel on the site of the former health board headquarters in Lerwick is looking for a new hotel operator to partner with after Premier Inn decided to pull out of the project.
Councillors back plans to bring Tall Ships Races to Shetland
Councillors have backed plans for Shetland Islands Council (SIC) to support a bid to host the Tall Ships Races in 2023.