Category: News of Shetland

On Scotland’s Wild and Windswept Shetland Islands, Centuries of Crafting Traditions Endure—How to Visit  Travel + Leisure

NATURE: Small birds must consume about a third of their body weight each day to survive freezing temperatures  Shetland Times

David Meddes says people who complain that “nothing is free, someone pays for it’ are missing the point.

Flights, inter-island ferries and the NorthLink service are all facing disruption this morning amid forecasts of strong winds.

NorthLink’s passenger ferry sailings scheduled for this evening (Sunday) have been cancelled due to the weather.

Reform UK is currently polling in second place for the Shetland constituency seat in May’s Holyrood elections.

Marine Politicians call for SIC to take control of Crown Estate assets and deliver funds locally  Shetland News

Transport NorthLink sailings cancelled on Sunday  Shetland News

Pollsters predict Reform UK will take second in Shetland despite having yet to announce a candidate  Shetland Times

A wintry teatime with Orkney’s rare sheep and ponies  The Scottish Farmer