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  • Replacement parts needed at Scord quarry
  • Women’s enterprise award nominations
  • MSP says government plans don’t deliver ‘strong vision’
  • Living Lerwick looking for new management
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Shaetlan (an wis) under attack

Co-author of Shaetlan – A young language wi aald røts, Roy Mullay, responds to a recent Sunday Times article which discusses his and professor Viveka Velupillai’s work without having spoken to either of them. This Viewpoint contribution is in Shaetlan and in English.
•Viewpoint

Sporting round-up 31 August 2026

  • Shetland win sailing inter-county
  • Dinwoodie sets new isles record
  • Unst win netball Parish Cup
  • Open water swimmers clinch medals
  • Rugby victory
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