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SNP conference motion to raise concern about ‘extreme cost’ of island flights
1+ week, 5+ day ago (864+ words) THE COST of flying to and from Scotland’s islands is a key factor behind a motion set to go in front of the SNP’s next conference in October. The motion, which is supported by Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad, calls…...
‘We’re avoiding the main roads’ – horse rider says dangerous overtaking getting worse
1+ week, 5+ day ago (833+ words) HORSE riders do not feel safe on Shetland’s roads anymore after a series of incidents involving dangerous overtaking by drivers. That is the view of Diane Taylor, who said horse riders were having to develop “nerves of steel” to venture…...
Councillor and Shetland Bus trustee finds it???staggering??? that Scalloway Castle remains shut
1+ week, 5+ day ago (640+ words) A COUNCILLOR who is a trustee of the group which runs Scalloway Museum says it is “staggering” that the village’s castle remains closed many years after being shut to the public. Stephen Leask, who is a trustee of the Shetland…...
‘Shocking’ housing situation and huge travel costs – the challenges of island life for young people
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1413+ words) Madison Drummond, 20, is a self-employed nail artist based in a Lerwick salon. After leaving school in 2023 Drummond did not have a clear vision for her future, choosing to delve into the business after years of building her skills as a…...
Football team for people affected by baby loss is launched
2+ week, 6+ day ago (362+ words) A NEW football team giving men affected by baby loss a space to come together has been launched. Sands United FC Shetland is part of the national pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands, which has a local isles branch. The…...
First ever Shetland food and drink tour launches
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (348+ words) A SHETLAND-first weeklong food and drink tour has been launched today (Monday). The tour, which is operated by local company Island Vista in collaboration with Taste of Shetland, will give eight guests the chance to sample the best of Shetland’s…...
Tingwall Kirk set to become a centre of photography
3+ week, 4+ day ago (414+ words) Speaking to Shetland News this week, she said once she had seen Tingwall Kirk for herself, she felt “it did fit perfectly to all things I am doing here in London”. “What a great place for an artist residence, a…...
‘Implementing the vision’ – Hannah Mary Goodlad on social media use, young people and tough political choices
3+ week, 6+ day ago (926+ words) “I got out and spoke to thousands of folk on doorsteps, held events in community halls, in Mareel; a whole pile of face-to-face interactions because you can’t beat it” she said. She recalls speaking to potential voters in their 70s and…...
A capital perspective?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (321+ words) The impressive, peaceful march in Lerwick on Friday, demanding the reopening of the Scalloway pool, brings to mind the old prejudice held across Shetland against the ancient capital. What informed that damning perception? There is something inevitable about the new…...