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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 12/10/2026

We share a selection of photos of the norther light - or mirrie dancers - taken by reader over the last few nights. shet.news/ziqjn

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 09/10/2026

A packed Vidlin hall played host to an evening of outstanding musicians for the opening night of the Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival, writes Chloe Irvine. Story here: shet.news/7io25

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 15/09/2026

Editorial: Shetland News believes local incidents matter to local people and is calling on Police Scotland to improve communications. It comes after a series of stonewalls from the national media team following recent incidents. Please take the time to read (and share) our editorial shet.news/bd3px

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 14/09/2026

“I LOVE a challenge,” says recently departed Shetland Amenity Trust chair Alison Moncrieff as she reflects on her time with the charity. “If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have been there for eight years.” shet.news/xrg11

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 24/08/2026

The Association of Shetland Community Councils (ASCC) is set to keep pushing for a moratorium on new energy developments in Shetland following Saturday’s energy convention. shet.news/gaub9

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 12/08/2026

Islanders were able to enjoy as once in a generation solar eclipse on Wednesday evening despite extensive cloud cover on the wester horizon. Thanks to everybody who has send in photos of tonight's eclipse shet.news/v24w7

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 08/08/2026

The hope for the Walls Show had been for the clouds to lift and the sun to break through but Saturday turned out to be one of the wetter days in this grey summer Thanks to photographer Dave Donaldson for putting on his waterproofs to share some impressions from the event More at shet.news/5zg7y

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 29/07/2026

We've had an early morning interview with Scottish energy minister @stephengethins.bsky.social - he spoke about the upcoming community council meeting on energy development, community benefit for onshore wind, the push for devolving energy powers to Scotland. More at www.shetnews.co.uk later

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 28/07/2026

Shetland is going to be represented at this year’s Parkinson’s Scottish International Open table tennis championships. Paul Bendix, from Vidlin, will be flying the flag for Shetland after taking up the sport last year as one way of helping to manage his Parkinson’s symptoms. shet.news/3dftm

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 07/07/2026

Advertising feature: It feels like summer is finally starting to shine through and Shetland Arts got a packed programme of films, music and events to keep everyone entertained throughout July. 👉 Full listings and times here: tickets.shetlandarts.org/sales

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 22/06/2026

A highlight of the Lerwick Up Helly Aa squad’s visit to Måløy was undoubtedly Saturday night’s torch-lit procession through the town. Thanks to squad member Malcolm Younger for sending photos across the North Sea. shet.news/6xzcn

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 19/06/2026

A LARGE group from this year’s 2026 jarl squad are currently visiting Lerwick’s twin town of Måløy. The five-day visit to Norway included a trip up the mountains above the town of Loen and a close inspection the world’s largest replica longship. shet.news/to00j

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 05/06/2026

Shetland Classic Motor Show chair Colin Nicolson introduces this weekend's 21st show which opens its doors at the Clickimin Leisure Complex tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10am

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 14/05/2026

HANNAH Mary Goodlad has been officially sworn in as Shetland’s MSP at the Scottish Parliament this morning (Thursday). Goodlad took the oath before repeating it in Shaetlan during the ceremony at Holyrood, watched on by her new fellow MSPs.

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 04/05/2026

If you haven't made up your mind who to vote for at Thursday's Scottish election, here is a chance to learn more about the eight candidates. We will also share each candidate's own election page over coming days. www.shetnews.co.uk/category/fea...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 02/05/2026

Our live blog of this year's Shetland Folk Festival continues here: shet.news/paui0

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 14/04/2026

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was met with protests from Green representatives when he arrived in Lerwick, including the party’s constituency candidate @alexjarmitage.bsky.social

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 09/04/2026

The confidence confidence in the whitefish industry, the future of the Shetland Regulating Order, the mackerel landing obligation and the tactics of the Marine Directorate (formerly Marine Scotland) were all topics discussed during election hustings hosted by the fishing industry. shet.news/uc31d

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 28/03/2026

How many children can say their parents literally own a sweetie shop? For Nicola and Joe Williamson’s four bairns, that is the dream they are now living after the pair took over much-loved Lerwick institution Universal Stores earlier this month. shet.news/1ttjr

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 15/03/2026

The Shetland Youth Music Festival returns to Mareel tomorrow (Monday) with over 600 young budding musicians set to attend across the four-day festival. All events and performances held in Mareel over the four days and are open to the public. shet.news/nilmk

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 08/03/2026

Looking back on the week: Another busy week here at the newsdesk with council finances, energy and the upcoming Scottish Parliament election all high on the agenda Over the last seven days we published 33 news stories, two news round ups, four letters and one ViewPoint contribution. shet.news/mftca

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 08/03/2026

ViewPoint: On International Women’s Day, SNP parliamentary candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad makes a passionate appeal to call out gender-based obstacles and argues for a new politics shet.news/8gwnu

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27/01/2026

Grand old Vikings ruled upon the ocean vast ... #uphellyaa

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27/01/2026

The beautiful galley goes up in flames following the torchlit procession #uphellyaa

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27/01/2026

The Junior Up Helly Aa procession:

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27/01/2026

A selection of photos from this morning as guizer jarl Lynden Nicolson and his squad of 65 Vikings took to the streets of Lerwick to kick off the town's famous #UpHellyAa festival.

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27/01/2026

Jarl Lynden Nicolson and his squad of 65 Vikings leaving the Market Cross ahead of the civid reception in the Lerwick Town Hall. Story on the jarl and his involvement in the festival here: shet.news/v4bu8

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27/01/2026

Lynden Nicolson has begun his big day as guizer jarl of Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa. Nicolson and his squad of 65 left Islesburgh earlier this morning – following a stomach-lining breakfast – to head out into the public for the first time. Full story here: shet.news/p7mih

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 21/01/2026

Shetland's MP has urged for more cooperation with “our friends and neighbours” like Faroe, Iceland and Denmark. @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social comments come on the back of an interview with a former US ambassador to Denmark, which referenced Shetland. shet.news/ewnhj

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 10/01/2026

Scalloway Fire Festival 2026 in photos: More photos at: shet.news/kn7hd

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 09/01/2026

WHEN GUIZER jarl Sidney Nicolson and his squad step out into the snowy scene this morning (Friday), there will be no doubt they are leading the Scalloway Fire Festival. Full story here: shet.news/0iujl

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 09/01/2026

Scalloway Fire Festival 2026 gets under way on Friday morning

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 04/01/2026

A collection of snow photos from there last few days. Full story on disruptions can be read here: shet.news/6iy7k

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 16/12/2025

The postponed Shetland Young Farmers’ annual tractor run got under way on Tuesday evening with a display of festively decorated tractors. Story here: shet.news/v2rfp

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 14/12/2025

A few more of our readers' photos of Friday night's Mirrie dancers. See also: shet.news/i3xha

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 13/09/2025

Summer is not quite over yet: A beautiful day-flying hummingbird hawk-moth in a Shetland garden earlier this week.

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 02/09/2025

Please spare a few minutes and fill in our autonomy survey. Open until 12 September. We will report on the results soon afterwards. Link: www.shetnews.co.uk/surveys/auto...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 30/08/2025

The Shetland women's football team enjoyed a resounding inter-county victory over Orkney at Fraser Park in Scalloway this afternoon, winning 8-0. @shetnews.co.uk

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 09/08/2025

Scottish band Peat and Diesel enjoyed a busy start to a two-night stint at Mareel in Lerwick last night (Friday). The Western Isles folk rockers headlined the venue’s auditorium last night at an event hosted by NorthLink Ferries.https://shet.news/142yz

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 17/07/2025

A selection of photos from Wednesday's action at the island games in Orkney. #TeamShetland #Orkney2025 Read more at shet.news/vb7ob

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 15/07/2025

Some photos from Monday's action the island games in Orkney. Read more here: shet.news/5z6v8

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 03/06/2025

As part of a project with ten other local news organisations, @shetnews.co.uk is investigating how communities are navigating the promise, pitfalls, and politics of renewables Please take a moment to share your stories, views and experiences via this survey members.scottishbeacon.com/callouts/the...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 04/05/2025

Thanks to Marvin's Photos for sending in this selection of photos from Saturday night's concert in the Clickimin including Gemma Donald & Shetland Swing, The Maes, Budapest Cafe Orchestra as well as Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff Full Shetland Folk Festival coverage at www.shetnews.co.uk

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 03/05/2025

A selection of photos from Friday afternoon at the festival club in Room 16, including Astro Bloc, Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle, and The Hot Seats all photos by Marvin Smith

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 02/05/2025

A selection of Shetland Folk Festival photos from Thursday night by Marvin Smith

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 26/02/2025

People travelling between Voe and Brae, in Shetland, have been enjoying close up views of an orca bull which has been checking out the Olna Firth area since yesterday (Tuesday). Story here: shet.news/dfiub Footage by Evie Forth

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 07/02/2025

Nesting and Girlsta Up Helly Aa under way Report at www.shetnews.co.uk

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