A flag-waving celebration
Shetland is once again celebrating its Flag Day on midsummer’s day 21st June. People throughout the isles are encouraged to fly the blue and white flag from as many vantage points as possible on that...
View ArticleSports Fixtures for w/e Friday 21st June, 2013
JUNIOR INTER-COUNTY SUNDAY 16th & MONDAY 17th: Shetland v Orkney Junior Inter-County Sports:16th: Athletics 10.30am Clickimin Track;16th: Netball 4pm Clickimin Centre;16th: Football 6.30pm...
View ArticleSIC frustrated by continued government inaction on housing debt
Gary Robinson Shetland Islands Council is urging the UK and Scottish Governments to recognise the “critical” urgency of arranging talks to resolve its outstanding £40 million housing debt. Political...
View ArticleFinancial boost for anti-windfarm group’s legal fund
Campaign group Sustainable Shetland has been given a £3,000 boost as its legal challenge over the Viking windfarm project draws nearer a conclusion. The judicial review into the decision to grant...
View ArticleWeatherman Batty’s anti-poverty challenge coming to Northern Isles
STV weatherman Sean Batty is taking up a cycling challenge in the Northern Isles to raise money for children and young people in Scotland affected by poverty. The 150-mile route will see Sean cycle...
View ArticleAquaculture award for NAFC centre
The NAFC Marine Centre in Scalloway won the aquaculture supplier of the year award at The Crown Estate’s Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards. NAFC Marine Centre business development manager Alan...
View ArticleALLIED TAXIS SHETLAND LTD.
Full-time taxi driversRequired for dayshift and nightshift. Part-time taxi driversRequired for weekend days and nights and occasional shifts. Part-time taxi driversRequired for contract work. All...
View ArticleVAUXHALL ASTRA BREEZE
1.7 diesel, SV08 AF0, 27,000 miles, colour star silver, one owner, well maintained and in excellent condition. £5,500. Tel. 01595 693554.…
View ArticleMICHAEL INKSTER & CO.
Farm of Lud, Quendale, Shetland This represents an ideal opportunity to purchase a substantial farm situated in the South Mainland area of Shetland comprising approximately 41 Ha (approximately 101...
View ArticleKGQ HOTELS LTD
Full-time Receptionist Required, experience not essential as training will be given. Application form or CV to: Marna at the Queens Hotel,Tel. 01595 692826.
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View ArticleDOWLE, SMITH & RUTHERFORD
2 Murrayston, Lerwick Two bedroom, end-terraced property benefiting from a goodsized garden, situated on the west side of Clickimin Loch within easy walking distance of the Clickimin Leisure Centre,...
View ArticleHigh living costs threaten future of remote communities – report
The outcome of Shetland’s bid to continue to receive regional aid from the EU could have been different if a report highlighting the threat facing the future of rural communities was available at the...
View ArticleRed-throated diver dies after becoming tangled in illegal net
The dangers of illegal trout nets were demonstrated this week when a rare red-throated diver was killed and another trapped in the sea off Cunningsburgh. A member of the public spotted the birds on...
View ArticleWeather Outlook for Shetland – Friday, 12th July 2013 at 11:50
WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SHETLAND Friday, 12th July 2013 at 11:50 HEADLINES TODAY: Shetland cloudy. Orkney warm and sunny.TONIGHT: Outbreaks of rain. Misty or fog patches. Breezy.TOMORROW: Becoming dry and...
View ArticleChance to quiz Salmond and his cabinet
Scottish government ministers will be quizzed on their vision for the country’s constitutional future when they hold a cabinet meeting in the isles for the first time this month. Senior Nationalist...
View ArticleLERWICK
17 Sandy Loch Drive Rare opportunity to own a home in a highly desirable area of Lerwick; beautiful views of the town and across Bressay. 5 bedroom detached property with separate double garage. Ground...
View ArticleNew schools plan would see Whalsay pupils stay in island until end of S3
SIC convener Malcolm Bell School pupils in Yell, Unst and Whalsay could continue receiving secondary education until the end of S3 before transferring to the Anderson High under revised SIC proposals....
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