Shetland Pride Festival is set to return bigger and brighter than ever before
Shetland Pride announces new parade route and pride village venue as excitement builds for 2026 event
We almost needed whisky for a different reason, Burra’s 1981 parish cup winning manager says as he recalls nervy finish 45 years on
Norrie Wiseman recalls his experiences from the 1981 parish cup final between Burra and Whalsay as the 2026 preliminary round is set to begin.
Also in the news 21 May 2026 – Shetland News
Also in the news 21 May 2026 Shetland News
‘They’re nice in Orkney’ – Homeless man leaves Shetland after being arrested for trespass and ordered to move his tent
Darren Wilkes had been sleeping rough in Shetland since February, staying in a tent in Bressay and taking the ferry into town.
Living Lerwick encouraged to develop new ‘spend at the street’ app to encourage folk to shop local
A new “spend at the street” app could be developed by Living Lerwick after councillor suggested it could help folk shop local.
Trade deal with Gulf states welcomed by salmon chief
Increased opportunities to export Scottish salmon has been welcomed by the trade body’s chief.
Shetland Pride returns with new parade route – Shetland News
Shetland Pride returns with new parade route Shetland News
New community-led initiative could cut food waste and put more meals on the table
Hunt is on for a suitable location that could host the new facility
Officers use naloxone twice since it was introduced to police
A life-saving anti-overdose drug has been used on two occasions by officers in the isles since police were given powers to use it.
Shetland partnership launches 15-year plan to shape islands’ future
Shetland to develop fresh 15-year community plan replacing 2018–2028 framework