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Lots of news in latest Landwise
The first Landwise of 2015 is included with The Shetland Times this week, full of a range of news and features. Part one of the 2015 Landwise series is free with The Shetland Times on Friday 13th...
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Historic day as Lesley leads the way
History will be made today as the first female Guizer Jarl Lesley Simpson grabs her axe and shield for this year’s SMUHA celebrations. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the...
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Gallery: Jarl Lesley’s day gets under way
History is in the making today with the first ever female Guizer Jarl proudly taking her place in the galley at Shetland’s newest fire festival, the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’. According to Lesley...
View ArticleBeaming faces as Vikings come to town
Helmets and axes gleaming in the early morning sunshine, Lesley Simpson and her resplendent vikings brought plenty of cheer to primary school bairns in Lerwick. With golden breastplate and green velvet...
View ArticleRed dress for Lewis on Red Nose Day
It was a moment eagerly anticipated by the masses – Lewis Moncrieff of George Robertson’s appliance shop, sporting a tight-fitting red dress for charity, had already raised £1,200 by mid-day on Red...
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If we axe for change maybe it will come
With reference to the first female Guizer Jarl at today’s South Mainland Up-Helly-A’, HELEN ROBERTSON argues that it is time for change in the Lerwick festival. I grew up in Lerwick, daughter of a keen...
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First burning of the day … at Dunrossness primary
SMUHA came early in the Ness as excited bairns were treated to their own procession and galley burning on Friday afternoon. It was a special part of the big day for Guizer Jarl Lesley Simpson, who...
View ArticleCentralisation not good for town, Althing debate hears
The topic under discussion at Saturday’s Althing debate that “Lerwick is too big for its boots” was rejected by audience members following a debate which managed to sway opinions. Before listening to...
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First cruise ships arrive this week
The first cruise ships of the season are scheduled to arrive in Lerwick Harbour on Wednesday – with 1,850 tourists on board. The Saga Sapphire and the Magellan will be the first arrivals among 48...
View Article‘Heroin’ with street value of £10,000 seized
Police seized suspected heroin with a street value of £10,000 on Friday morning when they met the NorthLink ferry arriving in Lerwick. Working with Dogs Against Drugs, the police officers intercepted a...
View ArticleNew developer for Yell windfarm project
One of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, Peel Energy, has bought the rights to the proposed Beaw Field Wind Farm near Burravoe. Peel Energy is expecting to begin a public consultation with...
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Youngsters have their say in youth elections
Teenagers Kaylee Mouat and Kelvin Anderson have been elected to the Scottish Youth Parliament, it was announced at Lerwick Town Hall today, and will serve a two-year term. They were selected from five...
View ArticleAccused of aggressive behaviour
A man has been released on bail with special conditions after allegedly behaving aggressively in Bigton. Martyn Fisher, 58, of the area’s Hayhoull Place has also been accused of driving a car while...
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Conservative candidate named
A lawyer from the Scottish Highlands has been chosen as Conservative candidate for Orkney and Shetland. Donald Cameron, from Spean Bridge in the Highlands, and will contest the Orkney and Shetland seat...
View ArticleMusical pupils impress on festival’s first day
The Shetland Schools’ Music Festival got under way at Mareel today with woodwind, brass and piano musicians taking to the stage. The focus is on secondary pupils and the adjudicator, Paul Clancy from...
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Devolution proposals ‘do not go far enough’
Members of a Scottish parliamentary committee were left in no doubt that the powers contained in the draft legislation on devolution do not go far enough at a workshop in Lerwick town hall on Monday...
View ArticleAudience brought to tears at music festival
Following on from last night’s concert, which saw a wide range of group performances, attention turned to the vocalists today at the Shetland Schools’ Music Festival. First on this morning was the...
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Tourism job is above all others for Morton
Broadcaster Tom Morton has been appointed Unst’s tourism development officer for six months and has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of developing the island as a year-round destination. “Unst...
View ArticleDeflated over schools (Stuart Hannay)
I am grateful to the councillors who have supported keeping rural schools open and did feel an initial sense of relief when the consultation on Mid Yell and Whalsay was stopped. I believe that the...
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Next wave of musicians prepare for battle
The next generation of musical talent will do “battle” in the Lerwick Legion at the end of this month. The Shetland Young Promoters Group (SYPG) is set to hold its annual Battle of the Bands on Friday...
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