SHETLANDER

Filming on BBC drama Shetland set to return to isles in ‘late spring’  Shetland News

Goodlad seeks to place Shetland ‘front and centre in the minds of the Scottish government’ as Swinney returns to the isles  Shetland Times

SNP candidate for Shetland Hannah Mary Goodlad says visit from First Minister John Swinney is a ‘unique opportunity’  Shetland Times

SNP ‘working harder than ever to win Shetland’, Swinney says  Ireland Live

Nature columnist Joyce J M Garden joined a small group of birders to watch the secretive Eurasian bittern at the Loch of Spiggie.

Two highly-qualified recruits have joined Taste of Shetland as project leaders.

NATURE: Eurasian bittern is a rare migrant and secretive bird which can shapeshift if threatened  Shetland Times

Looking back on the week: SRT debate, shop closures and council finances  Shetland News

Capable candidates appointed to key roles supporting isles’ food and drink producers  Shetland Times

Beatrice Wishart has led discussions on tackling irresponsible dog owners and the damaging effect their behaviour can have on livestock and nature.