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We’re all literate (Douglas Young)
Ian Selbie must be directing some of his ire towards me as I am one of the admin/content writers for Yes Shetland on Facebook. I, and the rest of the team, are all literate and educated to a level...
View ArticleFerry contract discussion ‘needed now’
Work to bring about a better Shetland ferry service needs to start now, ahead of a renewal of the north boats contract in 2018. This was the view of top transport official Michael Craigie, who...
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Junior inter-county squad ready for action
The Shetland junior inter-county squad with Jim Moar from sponsors Buildbase. Photo: John Coutts Shetland’s junior inter-county competitors head off to Orkney tonight with hopes of retaining the Stuart...
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Deathstar Canteen enter purple patch
Deathstar Canteen (from left): Craig Birnie, Lisa Ward, Mary Dimitrov and Sarah Thomson. Four-piece rock/pop/grunge band Deathstar Canteen celebrate their first year as a band next week. Their...
View ArticleMarine Engineer
Johnson Marine is a leading well-boat and marine net washing company operating throughout Scotland. We are currently looking for a time served Marine Engineer to join our expanding business. The role...
View ArticlePart-Time Admin. Receptionist
We currently have an exciting employment opportunity within our business for a Part-Time Receptionist based at Sullom Voe. Job purpose: ● As a key member of the Sodexo On-site Team, the postholder must...
View ArticleTemporary summer engineering posts
We currently have positions available at Sullom Voe Terminal for temporary summer undergraduate students who are currently enrolled on engineering degree courses. The Role: Successful candidates will...
View ArticleWarehouse 1 – To Let
This semi-detached modern warehouse extending to 9500 sq ft (884 sq m), situated adjacent to the main quay in Scalloway Harbour, is available for let as from 1st September. Accommodation is open plan...
View Article6 Cameron Way
Three bedroom / two bathroom, single storey detached house & garage enjoying a south-westerly aspect to the front and an open outlook over farmland to the rear, set in very well-established, family...
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Action promised over Lerwick Health Centre
Lerwick Health Centre has recorded poor results in a patient survey, with a number of ratings significantly below the Scottish average. The Health and Care Experience Survey, commissioned by the...
View ArticleTable tennis star “absolutely delighted” to be competing in Commonwealth Games
Shetland table tennis star Lynda Flaws says she is “absolutely delighted” to have landed a place in Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Games. The final team line-up was announced yesterday, and Flaws,...
View ArticleDrever to record and launch new EP featuring some of the islands’ top musicians
Prolific Scottish folk musician Kris Drever is to record and lauch a new EP including some of the islands’ finest musicians and singers. With his regular musical partner Eamonn Coyne in tow, Drever...
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Teenage duo go down a storm at roots concert
Teenage duo Megan Nisbet and Lauren Johnson were a real hit at the Shetland Roots concert at Mareel last night. Delivering flawless harmonies, firstly as a pair, and then with the Sheila Henderson...
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Single-point lead after first day of inter-county
The Shetland team leave on Friday evening. Photo: Kevin Jones Shetland’s junior inter-county team had a one-point lead going into the second day of competition today, following a share of the spoils in...
View ArticleMan dies after being struck by car
A man has died after being hit by a car in Burra late last night. The pedestrian was struck and killed by the vehicle in Hamnavoe shortly before 2am this morning. Police say the B9074 at Hamnavoe is...
View ArticleCrewman airlifted
A sick crewman was airlifted from a North Sea platform on Saturday evening. The coastguard helicopter was scrambled and sent to the North Alwyn 110 miles north east of Sumburgh. The crewman was taken...
View ArticleMan killed in Burra collision named
A pedestrian who died after being struck by a car in Burra during the early hours of Sunday morning has been named by police as George Michael Armour. The 38-year-old died after being hit by a vehicle...
View ArticleTurbine array announced for Bluemull
Two major companies have collaborated to build five 100kW tidal turbines in Bluemull Sound. The partnership to develop the so-called Shetland Tidal Array between Yell and Unst is being forged between...
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