Category: News of Shetland

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

Looking back on the week: first minister visit, GP drop-in, council tax  Shetland News

Stargazer Richard Asbee asks: have you ever seen a meteorite?

Open Door Drama were given an honour on behalf of the King for the work its voluntary work – the highest that can be given to voluntary groups.

This week’s Times Past includes a look back at the Bressay Up-Helly-Aa, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1986 with many ex-Jarls gathering.

NIGHT SKY: Meteor seen from Shetland in 1933 was so bright it lit up the interiors of houses like a great flash of lightning  Shetland Times

Open Door Drama group given King’s Award for Voluntary Service  Shetland Times

Twelve projects shortlisted for climate action participatory funding  Shetland News