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An organic certified farm at the outskirts of Scalloway has won the environment and biodiversity category in the Slow Food Scotland awards.
Uradale Farm has been described as making a “significant contribution to Scotland’s environment and biodiversity"
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Uradale Farm has been described as making a “significant contribution to Scotland’s environment and biodiversity"
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Uradale Farm recognised for contribution to biodiversity
AN ORGANIC certified farm at the outskirts of Scalloway has won the environment and biodiversity category in the Slow Food Scotland awards. Uradale Farm has...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
An organic certified farm at the outskirts of Scalloway has won the environment and biodiversity category in the Slow Food Scotland awards.
Uradale Farm has been described as making a “significant contribution to Scotland’s environment and biodiversity"
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Uradale Farm has been described as making a “significant contribution to Scotland’s environment and biodiversity"
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A petition with more than 1,600 signatures urging energy company SSEN Transmission to carry out any future development in Shetland responsibly and with “genuine respect” for people, communities and the environment has been handed in.
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More than 1,600 sign petition against pylons
A PETITION with more than 1,600 signatures urging energy company SSEN Transmission to carry out any future development in Shetland responsibly and with...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
A petition with more than 1,600 signatures urging energy company SSEN Transmission to carry out any future development in Shetland responsibly and with “genuine respect” for people, communities and the environment has been handed in.
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Jonathan Kemp could not have been dealt a much worse spell of weather for starting his UK-wide fundraising walk in Shetland at the turn of the year.
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Shetland provides ‘fantastic’ start to UK-wide charity walk – despite the weather
JONATHAN Kemp could not have been dealt a much worse spell of weather for starting his UK-wide fundraising walk in Shetland at the turn of the year. Snow, ice...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Jonathan Kemp could not have been dealt a much worse spell of weather for starting his UK-wide fundraising walk in Shetland at the turn of the year.
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SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) could receive an estimated £577,000 this financial year from SSE Renewables by hosting Viking wind farm turbines on its land
SIC finance manager Paul Fraser confirmed that the council receives £177,000 per annum in basic land rent.
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SIC finance manager Paul Fraser confirmed that the council receives £177,000 per annum in basic land rent.
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SIC set to receive more than £500k this year from hosting wind turbines on land
SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) could receive an estimated £577,000 this financial year from SSE Renewables by hosting Viking wind farm turbines on its land....
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January 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) could receive an estimated £577,000 this financial year from SSE Renewables by hosting Viking wind farm turbines on its land
SIC finance manager Paul Fraser confirmed that the council receives £177,000 per annum in basic land rent.
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SIC finance manager Paul Fraser confirmed that the council receives £177,000 per annum in basic land rent.
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SNP election candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has set out plans for a Shetland Energy Act which would limit industrialisation and give the isles control over energy developments.
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Time is right to ‘put Shetland in control’ as Goodlad sets out plans for Shetland Energy Act
SNP election candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has set out plans for a Shetland Energy Act which would limit industrialisation and give the isles control over...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
SNP election candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has set out plans for a Shetland Energy Act which would limit industrialisation and give the isles control over energy developments.
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Today (Monday 5 Jan) is the 33rd anniversary of the grounding of the tanker Braer spilling almost 85,000 tonnes of crude, a defining moment for these isles.
To mark the anniversary we are sharing a detailed account of what went wrong on board the vessel, first published in 2018.
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To mark the anniversary we are sharing a detailed account of what went wrong on board the vessel, first published in 2018.
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25 years on – what REALLY happened on the Braer?
TWENTY five years ago this morning (Friday) the Liberian registered tanker Braer was drifting helplessly towards Shetland's shores in horrendous weather...
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January 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Today (Monday 5 Jan) is the 33rd anniversary of the grounding of the tanker Braer spilling almost 85,000 tonnes of crude, a defining moment for these isles.
To mark the anniversary we are sharing a detailed account of what went wrong on board the vessel, first published in 2018.
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To mark the anniversary we are sharing a detailed account of what went wrong on board the vessel, first published in 2018.
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A collection of snow photos from there last few days.
Full story on disruptions can be read here: shet.news/6iy7k
Full story on disruptions can be read here: shet.news/6iy7k
January 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
A collection of snow photos from there last few days.
Full story on disruptions can be read here: shet.news/6iy7k
Full story on disruptions can be read here: shet.news/6iy7k
All Shetland schools closed on Monday
All school closed on Monday, SIC confirms
Met Office issues another amber warning for snow
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January 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
All Shetland schools closed on Monday
The Met Office has issued another amber warning for heavy snow fall that could lead to further disruption.
The warning is in place from today 6pm to Monday morning 10am.
The warning is in place from today 6pm to Monday morning 10am.
Met Office issues another amber warning for snow
This news story is being updated with the latest developments throughout the day. THE Met Office has issued another amber warning for heavy snow fall that...
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January 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The Met Office has issued another amber warning for heavy snow fall that could lead to further disruption.
The warning is in place from today 6pm to Monday morning 10am.
The warning is in place from today 6pm to Monday morning 10am.
The charity set up to preserve the history and promote the accurate understanding of Shetland knitting has exceeded its goal of raising £50,000 towards its work.
Crowdfunder success demonstrates strong support for protecting Shetland knitting heritage
THE CHARITY set up to preserve the history and promote the accurate understanding of Shetland knitting has exceeded its goal of raising £50,000 towards its...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The charity set up to preserve the history and promote the accurate understanding of Shetland knitting has exceeded its goal of raising £50,000 towards its work.
Police Scotland have reinforced its travel advice after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for snow for Shetland.
The weather warning is in place from midnight until midday tomorrow (Saturday).
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The weather warning is in place from midnight until midday tomorrow (Saturday).
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Met Office issues amber weather warning for snow
Police advise motorists not to travel unless journey is absolutely necessary
shet.news
January 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Police Scotland have reinforced its travel advice after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for snow for Shetland.
The weather warning is in place from midnight until midday tomorrow (Saturday).
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The weather warning is in place from midnight until midday tomorrow (Saturday).
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Lib Dem @shetemma79.bsky.social has been the first local candidate to respond to the Scottish fishing industry’s call for support from politicians standing for election.
On New Year’s Day, the SFF published its manifesto ahead of the May elections, urging candidates to “stand up for fishing”.
On New Year’s Day, the SFF published its manifesto ahead of the May elections, urging candidates to “stand up for fishing”.
Macdonald endorses fishing industry manifesto
LIBERAL Democrat Emma Macdonald has been the first local candidate to respond to the Scottish fishing industry’s call for support from politicians standing...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Lib Dem @shetemma79.bsky.social has been the first local candidate to respond to the Scottish fishing industry’s call for support from politicians standing for election.
On New Year’s Day, the SFF published its manifesto ahead of the May elections, urging candidates to “stand up for fishing”.
On New Year’s Day, the SFF published its manifesto ahead of the May elections, urging candidates to “stand up for fishing”.
Scottish independence campaigner and former chair of Yes Shetland, Brian Nugent, has announced his intention to stand in May’s Scottish Parliament election.
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Nugent enters race to become Shetland’s next MSP
SCOTTISH independence campaigner and former chair of Yes Shetland, Brian Nugent, has announced his intention to stand in May’s Scottish Parliament election....
shet.news
January 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Scottish independence campaigner and former chair of Yes Shetland, Brian Nugent, has announced his intention to stand in May’s Scottish Parliament election.
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THE MET Office has updated its weather warning for the comings days as gale force north westerly winds and frequent sleet and snow showers are battering the islands.
New Year starts with gales, snow and ice
THE MET Office has updated its weather warning for the comings days as gale force north westerly winds and frequent sleet and snow showers are battering the...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
THE MET Office has updated its weather warning for the comings days as gale force north westerly winds and frequent sleet and snow showers are battering the islands.
Happy new year to our followers on Bluesky!
Here is a link to the our last story of 2025:
This is an updated version of a feature originally prepared to set the scene for the national Power Shift project, a partnership of ten local news outlets investigating the green power boom.
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Here is a link to the our last story of 2025:
This is an updated version of a feature originally prepared to set the scene for the national Power Shift project, a partnership of ten local news outlets investigating the green power boom.
shet.news/p55d3
‘As a community, we have a right battle ahead’
This is an updated version of a feature originally prepared to set the scene for the national Power Shift project, a partnership of ten local news outlets...
shet.news
January 1, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Happy new year to our followers on Bluesky!
Here is a link to the our last story of 2025:
This is an updated version of a feature originally prepared to set the scene for the national Power Shift project, a partnership of ten local news outlets investigating the green power boom.
shet.news/p55d3
Here is a link to the our last story of 2025:
This is an updated version of a feature originally prepared to set the scene for the national Power Shift project, a partnership of ten local news outlets investigating the green power boom.
shet.news/p55d3
Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s Sheila Keith reflects on the last 12 months and says 2026 will be a ‘demanding year, but not an impossible one’
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Grit and resolve needed to carry fishing industry through turbulent times
Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s Sheila Keith reflects on the last 12 months and says 2026 will be a ‘demanding year, but not an impossible...
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December 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s Sheila Keith reflects on the last 12 months and says 2026 will be a ‘demanding year, but not an impossible one’
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Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau manager Della Armstrong shares with Shetland News her reflections on 2025 – and a look to the year ahead too
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Local Citizens Advice manager reflects on ‘exceptionally busy’ year
Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau manager Della Armstrong shares with Shetland News her reflections on 2025 – and a look to the year ahead too
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December 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau manager Della Armstrong shares with Shetland News her reflections on 2025 – and a look to the year ahead too
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It's been another busy yet rewarding year at Shetland News.
Only last week we received news that both our full-time journalists Chris Cope and Ryan Nicolson have been nominated in different categories at the forthcoming Highlands and Islands media awards.
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Only last week we received news that both our full-time journalists Chris Cope and Ryan Nicolson have been nominated in different categories at the forthcoming Highlands and Islands media awards.
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Merry Christmas and all the best for 2026
IT’S BEEN another busy yet rewarding year at Shetland News. Only last week we received news that both our full-time journalists Chris Cope and Ryan Nicolson...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It's been another busy yet rewarding year at Shetland News.
Only last week we received news that both our full-time journalists Chris Cope and Ryan Nicolson have been nominated in different categories at the forthcoming Highlands and Islands media awards.
shet.news/vwmd4
Only last week we received news that both our full-time journalists Chris Cope and Ryan Nicolson have been nominated in different categories at the forthcoming Highlands and Islands media awards.
shet.news/vwmd4
MORE SHETLANDERS have reported facing roaming charges from other mobile networks on ferry journeys to and from Aberdeen.
EE and Vodafone have also been accused of trying to charge people for roaming outside the UK while making the short trip between Lerwick and Aberdeen.
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EE and Vodafone have also been accused of trying to charge people for roaming outside the UK while making the short trip between Lerwick and Aberdeen.
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More travellers bemoan ferry roaming charges as Ofcom considers response
MORE SHETLANDERS have reported facing roaming charges from other mobile networks on ferry journeys to and from Aberdeen. EE and Vodafone have also been accused...
shet.news
December 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
MORE SHETLANDERS have reported facing roaming charges from other mobile networks on ferry journeys to and from Aberdeen.
EE and Vodafone have also been accused of trying to charge people for roaming outside the UK while making the short trip between Lerwick and Aberdeen.
shet.news/jkl67
EE and Vodafone have also been accused of trying to charge people for roaming outside the UK while making the short trip between Lerwick and Aberdeen.
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NorthLink has confirmed a video doing the rounds on social media apparently showing one of its passenger ferries bobbing in stormy seas is AI generated.
The video was posted by a Facebook page which claims to be about the Shetland crime drama TV show and Shetland the place itself.
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The video was posted by a Facebook page which claims to be about the Shetland crime drama TV show and Shetland the place itself.
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Social media video of boat in rough seas AI generated, NorthLink confirms
NORTHLINK has confirmed a video doing the rounds on social media apparently showing one of its passenger ferries bobbing in stormy seas is AI generated. The...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
NorthLink has confirmed a video doing the rounds on social media apparently showing one of its passenger ferries bobbing in stormy seas is AI generated.
The video was posted by a Facebook page which claims to be about the Shetland crime drama TV show and Shetland the place itself.
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The video was posted by a Facebook page which claims to be about the Shetland crime drama TV show and Shetland the place itself.
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Lerwick's departing Sheriff Ian Cruickshank has said he struggles to understand why “invaluable” charity Dogs Against Drugs cannot secure proper funding.
He paid tribute to the small team’s efforts to halt drugs before they reach their targets.
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He paid tribute to the small team’s efforts to halt drugs before they reach their targets.
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Sheriff ‘struggles to understand’ lack of funding for Dogs Against Drugs
Departing Ian Cruickshank says politicians’ speeches seem to do little for campaign
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December 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Lerwick's departing Sheriff Ian Cruickshank has said he struggles to understand why “invaluable” charity Dogs Against Drugs cannot secure proper funding.
He paid tribute to the small team’s efforts to halt drugs before they reach their targets.
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He paid tribute to the small team’s efforts to halt drugs before they reach their targets.
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The local SNP candidate in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament elections has called on her party’s government to reverse a decision that requires the pelagic fishing industry to land 70 per cent of its catch at Scottish ports.
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Goodlad calls on SNP government to reverse pelagic landing obligation decision
THE LOCAL SNP candidate in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament elections has called on her party’s government to reverse a decision that requires the pelagic...
shet.news
December 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The local SNP candidate in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament elections has called on her party’s government to reverse a decision that requires the pelagic fishing industry to land 70 per cent of its catch at Scottish ports.
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A headline in the old Shetland News back in December 1900 sums it up – a “terrible disaster in Shetland”.
On Sunday (21 December) it will be 125 years to the day since 22 fishermen lost their lives in what became known as the Delting Disaster.
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On Sunday (21 December) it will be 125 years to the day since 22 fishermen lost their lives in what became known as the Delting Disaster.
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Delting Disaster remembered 125 years on
Twenty two lives were lost at sea on 21 December 1900 in a fishing tragedy
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December 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A headline in the old Shetland News back in December 1900 sums it up – a “terrible disaster in Shetland”.
On Sunday (21 December) it will be 125 years to the day since 22 fishermen lost their lives in what became known as the Delting Disaster.
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On Sunday (21 December) it will be 125 years to the day since 22 fishermen lost their lives in what became known as the Delting Disaster.
shet.news/ahw41
Convener o Shetland ForWirds Bruce Eunson reflects on da year dat’s awa fir da local language group
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‘A virtual Christmas caird o sorts’
Convener o Shetland ForWirds Bruce Eunson reflects on da year dat’s awa fir da local language group
shet.news
December 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Convener o Shetland ForWirds Bruce Eunson reflects on da year dat’s awa fir da local language group
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Shetland will be well represented at the 2026 Highlands and Islands media awards – with Shetland News scooping four nominations in total.
Shetland News is pleased to say that it is again nominated for the website of the year prize.
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Shetland News is pleased to say that it is again nominated for the website of the year prize.
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Shetland News up for four prizes at Highlands and Islands media awards
SHETLAND will be well represented at the 2026 Highlands and Islands media awards - with Shetland News scooping four nominations in total. Shetland News is...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Shetland will be well represented at the 2026 Highlands and Islands media awards – with Shetland News scooping four nominations in total.
Shetland News is pleased to say that it is again nominated for the website of the year prize.
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Shetland News is pleased to say that it is again nominated for the website of the year prize.
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