NATURE: Siskin is a common yet colourful migrant which uses its narrow bill like tweezers to extract seeds from cones
Joyce J M Garden also takes a look at the barnacle goose which were once considered to be shellfish rather than birds.
For Shetlanders and Shetland Interest
Joyce J M Garden also takes a look at the barnacle goose which were once considered to be shellfish rather than birds.
Reviewer Stephen Gordon shares his thoughts on The Shetland Mandolin Band’s 10th anniversay concert at Mareel.
NATURE: Siskin is a common yet colourful migrant which uses its narrow bill like tweezers to extract seeds from cones Shetland Times
REVIEW: Ten years and counting for this merry band of mandolin maestros Shetland Times
Fixed links: Northern Isles MP slams Scottish government’s lack of action Shetland Times
Shetland ponies abandoned on busy road are saved by charity The Scottish Farmer
TRAVEL: Techniques and patterns: Lovers of knitting flock to rain-swept Shetland Isles Decatur Daily
It follows major theft in North Isle shop
The Scottish government expanded the free school meals eligibility criteria – but few pupils have taken up the offer.
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