The Shetland Times2d
‘Words fail me’ – town and country clash over plans to give Lerwick more cash
While Lerwick North and Bressay councillor Stephen Leask agreed LCC was faced with a “disproportionate” level of funding ...
The Shetland News2d
Disagreement over proposal to give Lerwick Community Council extra funding
THERE were accusations of one elected member pitting “town against country” in the chamber this morning (Tuesday) during a ...
The Shetland News3d
Money needed for new CCTV cameras could be better spent on preventative work, police chief suggests
THE MONEY which would be needed for replacing Lerwick’s CCTV system or installing new cameras in certain locations would be ...
Shetland’s Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell on the new series, guest cast and life beyond the camera “we're all together at the weekends”
Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell return for a new series of the acclaimed murder-mystery drama, Shetland. A double missing persons case blurs the line between the personal and the professional, as ...
UK 'Treasure Island' with more sheep than people has houses for just £169,000
On the north coast of Scotland, you’ll find Unst – which famously has more sheep than people, just one pub, and is miles from ...
BBC7d
Up Helly Aa: What happens at Shetland's Viking fire festival?
Shetland's biggest and most spectacular Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival is taking place in the capital Lerwick. It is one of 12 celebrating the islands' Norse heritage, culminating in the burning ...
The Shetland Times3d
Tourist centre closes for final time today as future of building remains unclear
The Lerwick tourist centre officially closes today (Monday) for the final time. VisitScotland confirmed the closure date in ...
Shetland craft beer brewer targets growth amid BBC TV boost
Lerwick Brewery, which describes itself as the UK’s most northerly, is targeting major growth, including supply deals with supermarkets. It is aiming to increase its mainland UK sales by 500% within ...