For Shetlanders and Shetland Interest
First Minister John Swinney has today (Sunday) announced islanders will benefit from the removal of peak fares on the lifeline ferry service.
‘Pre-election stunt’ – Greens criticise SNP candidate’s attempt to secure new walk-in GP clinic for Lerwick – but Goodlad hits back accusing Armitage of ‘pettiness’ Shetland Times
Swinney heads to Shetland with announcement peak fares have been scrapped for islanders on lifeline ferry service Shetland Times
Peak ferry fares to be scrapped from 24 March Shetland News
Tom Morton’s open letter to Northmavine Community Development Company says decision to close Hillswick Shop should not be taken by unelected trustees
Tom Morton calls on Northmavine Community Development Company to keep Hillswick Shop open Shetland Times
Alistair Carmichael has led a motion calling for a halt on new Shetland renewable developments until governments agree a scheme to cut energy bills.
Columnist James McConnachie takes a look at Ferrari’s new EV and its minimalist interior, designed in collaboration with iPhone designer Jony Ive.
Northmavine Up-Helly-Aa Guizer Jarl Lindsay Angus has sent another impressive galley to her fiery grave.
This week’s Times Past takes a look at Nortmavine Up-Helly-Aa from 50 years ago when an Ollaberry man turned heads as Miss Faan Hill.