Letters / Keep the museum open
Are these councillors having a brain storm or similar? To even think about closing the museum is totally reckless.
Most Shetlanders will have a connection one way or the other within the walls of the museum whether it be a photograph or painting that belonged to there forefathers.
Shetland’s history is in the building, the tourists spend hours, even days looking around.
I am a born and bred Shetlander, my forefathers came to Shetland in the late 1700s brought to Shetland by Hay and Co, one a tin smith, another a cooper and one a ship’s carpenter. My family history is in the museum; how many more Shetlanders are in the same boat.
Tourists have traced their roots back to Shetland by visiting the museum. Throughout the summer and even the winter there are days you can hardly get in, it must be one of the most popular attractions in Shetland. It is sited in a wonderful area where you can have a cup of tea and watch the world go by.
This council is no better than the last lot; they can’t wait to hand out millions to Viking Energy who will destroy Shetland as we know it.
Stop the hand outs to Viking and keep the museum open.
Sandy McMillan
Lerwick
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
