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As campaigning for the May election to the Scottish Parliament starts hotting up, former Labour candidate and ex-councillor, Jonathan Wills, responds to the recent announcement by the Greens to field their own candidate
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It’s not that easy being green
As campaigning for the May election to the Scottish Parliament starts hotting up, former Labour candidate and former councillor, Dr Jonathan Wills, responds...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
As campaigning for the May election to the Scottish Parliament starts hotting up, former Labour candidate and ex-councillor, Jonathan Wills, responds to the recent announcement by the Greens to field their own candidate
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We ran a short piece which is included here:
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January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We ran a short piece which is included here:
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As part of the ongoing #PowerShift project, this feature by Erin Rizzato Devlin explores how commercial wind farms can bring benefits to island communities, highlighting existing renewable projects in Shetland and in the Finnish Åland islands.
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From Shetland to Åland: what happens when locals have the power to decide over wind farms?
As part of the ongoing PowerShift project, this feature by Erin Rizzato Devlin explores how commercial wind farms can bring benefits to island communities,...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:34 PM
As part of the ongoing #PowerShift project, this feature by Erin Rizzato Devlin explores how commercial wind farms can bring benefits to island communities, highlighting existing renewable projects in Shetland and in the Finnish Åland islands.
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Shetland's MP has urged for more cooperation with “our friends and neighbours” like Faroe, Iceland and Denmark.
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social comments come on the back of an interview with a former US ambassador to Denmark, which referenced Shetland.
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@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social comments come on the back of an interview with a former US ambassador to Denmark, which referenced Shetland.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Shetland's MP has urged for more cooperation with “our friends and neighbours” like Faroe, Iceland and Denmark.
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social comments come on the back of an interview with a former US ambassador to Denmark, which referenced Shetland.
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@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social comments come on the back of an interview with a former US ambassador to Denmark, which referenced Shetland.
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An ‘UP Helly Aa baby’ is returning to the isles for the first time in over 40 years – just in time for the 2026 festival.
Sarah Harper is also set to give a talk about her debut novel, Ella’s Ghost, at Shetland Library on Saturday afternoon.
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Sarah Harper is also set to give a talk about her debut novel, Ella’s Ghost, at Shetland Library on Saturday afternoon.
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Author and ‘Up Helly Aa baby’ excited to return to Shetland after 40-year wait
Content warning: This story contains details of suicide and domestic abuse. If you have been affected by these issues, help is available. AN ‘UP Helly Aa...
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January 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
An ‘UP Helly Aa baby’ is returning to the isles for the first time in over 40 years – just in time for the 2026 festival.
Sarah Harper is also set to give a talk about her debut novel, Ella’s Ghost, at Shetland Library on Saturday afternoon.
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Sarah Harper is also set to give a talk about her debut novel, Ella’s Ghost, at Shetland Library on Saturday afternoon.
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Advertising feature:
Admin work eating 15-20 hours of your week?
A new Shetland company is offering free assessments to show you how AI could automate it.
NordShore, founded by local graduate Daniel Henry, is focusing on bringing practical AI automation to small and medium-sized businesses.
Admin work eating 15-20 hours of your week?
A new Shetland company is offering free assessments to show you how AI could automate it.
NordShore, founded by local graduate Daniel Henry, is focusing on bringing practical AI automation to small and medium-sized businesses.
New start-up Nordshore aims to take admin work away through AI
ADMIN work eating 15-20 hours of your week? A new Shetland company is offering free assessments to show you how AI could automate it. NordShore, founded by...
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January 19, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Advertising feature:
Admin work eating 15-20 hours of your week?
A new Shetland company is offering free assessments to show you how AI could automate it.
NordShore, founded by local graduate Daniel Henry, is focusing on bringing practical AI automation to small and medium-sized businesses.
Admin work eating 15-20 hours of your week?
A new Shetland company is offering free assessments to show you how AI could automate it.
NordShore, founded by local graduate Daniel Henry, is focusing on bringing practical AI automation to small and medium-sized businesses.
Sponsored walks, shaving off her hair, abseiling in Aberdeen, creating a pop-up charity shop…
Kathryn Fullerton is well known for her fundraising exploits, and with more than £86,000 banked for a variety of causes over the last 15 years, she has just about done it all.
Read more: shet.news/51ml8
Kathryn Fullerton is well known for her fundraising exploits, and with more than £86,000 banked for a variety of causes over the last 15 years, she has just about done it all.
Read more: shet.news/51ml8
Fundraiser to embark on twelve-hour ‘knitathon’
SPONSORED walks, shaving off her hair, abseiling in Aberdeen, creating a pop-up charity shop… Kathryn Fullerton is well known for her fundraising exploits,...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Sponsored walks, shaving off her hair, abseiling in Aberdeen, creating a pop-up charity shop…
Kathryn Fullerton is well known for her fundraising exploits, and with more than £86,000 banked for a variety of causes over the last 15 years, she has just about done it all.
Read more: shet.news/51ml8
Kathryn Fullerton is well known for her fundraising exploits, and with more than £86,000 banked for a variety of causes over the last 15 years, she has just about done it all.
Read more: shet.news/51ml8
There are no plans to scrap the islander discount on NorthLink ferry fares to pay for the removal of peak season fares for residents on the Northern Isles ferries.
Transport Scotland confirmed that there will also be no additional increases in ferry fares above those implemented on 1 Jan
Transport Scotland confirmed that there will also be no additional increases in ferry fares above those implemented on 1 Jan
Cost of scrapping peak ferry fares not to be recouped by other means, Transport Scotland confirms
THERE are no plans to scrap the islander discount on NorthLink ferry fares to pay for the removal of mid and peak season fares for local residents on the...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:54 PM
There are no plans to scrap the islander discount on NorthLink ferry fares to pay for the removal of peak season fares for residents on the Northern Isles ferries.
Transport Scotland confirmed that there will also be no additional increases in ferry fares above those implemented on 1 Jan
Transport Scotland confirmed that there will also be no additional increases in ferry fares above those implemented on 1 Jan
Scalloway’s councillors have reacted with shock to the news that the area is set to lose its leisure centre.
Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) announced on Friday that it would close the building on Tuesday 31 March, with staff offered the chance to move to other SRT-owned sites.
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Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) announced on Friday that it would close the building on Tuesday 31 March, with staff offered the chance to move to other SRT-owned sites.
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‘Outrageous’ and ‘shameful’: Scalloway pool closure stuns area’s councillors
SCALLOWAY’s councillors have reacted with shock to the news that the area is set to lose its leisure centre in the coming months. Shetland Recreational Trust...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Scalloway’s councillors have reacted with shock to the news that the area is set to lose its leisure centre.
Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) announced on Friday that it would close the building on Tuesday 31 March, with staff offered the chance to move to other SRT-owned sites.
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Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) announced on Friday that it would close the building on Tuesday 31 March, with staff offered the chance to move to other SRT-owned sites.
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Getting his turn to wear the guizer jarl’s helmet and shield at Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa has been a long time coming for Lynden Nicolson – it is, in fact, said to be the longest someone has had to wait to take up the reins.
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‘Once in a lifetime’ experience beckons for Up Helly Aa guizer jarl
Shetland News catches up with guizer jarl Lynden Nicolson and his family ahead of the big day
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January 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Getting his turn to wear the guizer jarl’s helmet and shield at Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa has been a long time coming for Lynden Nicolson – it is, in fact, said to be the longest someone has had to wait to take up the reins.
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The cruise company bringing more than 1,000 passengers to Lerwick for Up Helly Aa says it has been working closely with the organisers to ensure guests respect the event
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines confirmed that it will be working with an Aberdeen company to bring in additional buses
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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines confirmed that it will be working with an Aberdeen company to bring in additional buses
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Cruise operator to bring in extra buses and provide Up Helly Aa guidance to passengers
THE CRUISE company bringing more than 1,000 passengers to Lerwick for Up Helly Aa says it has been working closely with the organisers to ensure guests respect...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
The cruise company bringing more than 1,000 passengers to Lerwick for Up Helly Aa says it has been working closely with the organisers to ensure guests respect the event
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines confirmed that it will be working with an Aberdeen company to bring in additional buses
shet.news/xl7bc
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines confirmed that it will be working with an Aberdeen company to bring in additional buses
shet.news/xl7bc
A man who left a trail of destruction in a remote Shetland shop and stole almost £2,000 of goods has been warned a prison sentence is very possible.
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Man who ‘ransacked’ Unst shop and left trail of destruction warned he faces jail
A MAN who left a trail of destruction in a remote Shetland shop and stole almost £2,000 of goods has been warned a prison sentence is very possible. Sheriff...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM
A man who left a trail of destruction in a remote Shetland shop and stole almost £2,000 of goods has been warned a prison sentence is very possible.
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A South Mainland councillor has said a request by Dunrossness Parent Council to pause demolition work at its primary school has proven “more complex than many would expect”.
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Pausing Dunrossness demolition ‘more complex’ than folk think, councillor says
Parent council urges SIC to provide legal basis for work
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January 14, 2026 at 9:37 AM
A South Mainland councillor has said a request by Dunrossness Parent Council to pause demolition work at its primary school has proven “more complex than many would expect”.
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Peak ferry fares are set to be scrapped for islanders on the Northern Isles ferries by the Scottish Government.
Islanders will instead pay the low season fare all year-round, starting from April this year, if the Scottish Government’s latest budget is approved.
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Islanders will instead pay the low season fare all year-round, starting from April this year, if the Scottish Government’s latest budget is approved.
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Peak ferry fares for islanders set to be scrapped by Scottish Government
PEAK FERRY fares are set to be scrapped for islanders on the Northern Isles ferries by the Scottish Government. Islanders will instead pay the low season fare...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Peak ferry fares are set to be scrapped for islanders on the Northern Isles ferries by the Scottish Government.
Islanders will instead pay the low season fare all year-round, starting from April this year, if the Scottish Government’s latest budget is approved.
shet.news/5cpsx
Islanders will instead pay the low season fare all year-round, starting from April this year, if the Scottish Government’s latest budget is approved.
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Shetland Islands Council says it has received a “number of complaints” about controversial plans to pull down two temporary buildings at Dunrossness Primary School.
Dunrossness Parent Council has made a last-minute plea to stop demolition work at the school.
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Dunrossness Parent Council has made a last-minute plea to stop demolition work at the school.
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‘Number of complaints’ but Dunrossness demolition work set to start
SHETLAND Islands Council says it has received a “number of complaints” about controversial plans to pull down two temporary buildings at Dunrossness...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Shetland Islands Council says it has received a “number of complaints” about controversial plans to pull down two temporary buildings at Dunrossness Primary School.
Dunrossness Parent Council has made a last-minute plea to stop demolition work at the school.
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Dunrossness Parent Council has made a last-minute plea to stop demolition work at the school.
shet.news/2ng81
A groundbreaking genetic screening project has reached a major fundraising milestone in its mission to screen up to 5,000 Shetlanders.
Viking Genes Shetland has now raised over £100,000 towards its £1 million target, which will help it to deliver a programming to screen the Shetland community
Viking Genes Shetland has now raised over £100,000 towards its £1 million target, which will help it to deliver a programming to screen the Shetland community
‘Humbled by the generosity’ – genetics project reaches major fundraising milestone
A GROUNDBREAKING genetic screening project has reached a major fundraising milestone in its mission to screen up to 5,000 Shetlanders. Viking Genes Shetland...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
A groundbreaking genetic screening project has reached a major fundraising milestone in its mission to screen up to 5,000 Shetlanders.
Viking Genes Shetland has now raised over £100,000 towards its £1 million target, which will help it to deliver a programming to screen the Shetland community
Viking Genes Shetland has now raised over £100,000 towards its £1 million target, which will help it to deliver a programming to screen the Shetland community
It is no wonder that flights and ferries have been cancelled today (Sunday) when you look at these stormy scenes in Lerwick.
Photographer Dave Donaldson caught this great shot of the waves washing over Breiwick Road as high winds hit the isles.
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Photographer Dave Donaldson caught this great shot of the waves washing over Breiwick Road as high winds hit the isles.
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Stormy seas wash over Lerwick amid gale-force winds
IT IS no wonder that flights and ferries have been cancelled today (Sunday) when you look at these stormy scenes in Lerwick. Photographer Dave Donaldson caught...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:53 PM
It is no wonder that flights and ferries have been cancelled today (Sunday) when you look at these stormy scenes in Lerwick.
Photographer Dave Donaldson caught this great shot of the waves washing over Breiwick Road as high winds hit the isles.
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Photographer Dave Donaldson caught this great shot of the waves washing over Breiwick Road as high winds hit the isles.
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Scalloway Fire Festival 2026 in photos:
More photos at: shet.news/kn7hd
More photos at: shet.news/kn7hd
January 10, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Scalloway Fire Festival 2026 in photos:
More photos at: shet.news/kn7hd
More photos at: shet.news/kn7hd
A selection of photos from Friday night's procession and burning of the Scalloway galley.
All photos Malcolm Younger
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All photos Malcolm Younger
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Galley Snert goes up in flames in fiery conclusion of Scalloway Fire Festival
A FIERY conclusion to Scalloway Fire Festival tonight, as guizers line the streets for the torchlit procession. All photos Malcolm Younger.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:35 AM
A selection of photos from Friday night's procession and burning of the Scalloway galley.
All photos Malcolm Younger
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All photos Malcolm Younger
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WHEN GUIZER jarl Sidney Nicolson and his squad step out into the snowy scene this morning (Friday), there will be no doubt they are leading the Scalloway Fire Festival.
Full story here: shet.news/0iujl
Full story here: shet.news/0iujl
January 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
WHEN GUIZER jarl Sidney Nicolson and his squad step out into the snowy scene this morning (Friday), there will be no doubt they are leading the Scalloway Fire Festival.
Full story here: shet.news/0iujl
Full story here: shet.news/0iujl
Scalloway Fire Festival 2026 gets under way on Friday morning
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Scalloway Fire Festival 2026 gets under way on Friday morning