SHETLANDER

Statkraft has reaffirmed its commitment to join Shetland in “leading the way” in renewable energy as it announced the purchase of two windfarms. The deal… Statkraft buy new windfarms in isles

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has condemned the SNP over their plans to tax gin and other spirits at a higher rate than whisky…. Alistair Carmichael confronts SNP over proposed gin tax

A 21-year-old Lerwick man who assaulted police officers during a violent struggle has avoided jail by the “smallest margin”. Man who struggled violently while ‘very intoxicated’ spared jailed by ‘smallest margin’

A proposed new long-distance walking route which would run the length of Shetland could generate millions for the local economy a feasibility study has concluded. Shetland walking route ‘could generate £41m’

The Tall Ships Races Lerwick 2023 will be something people will remember “fondly” for years to come, the project manager for the event said.  Shetland… Tall ships will be good fun, says project manager