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Shetland Wool Week gets underway

Wool week visitors watch on at the opening ceremony. Photo: Dave Donaldson

SHETLAND Wool Week has kicked off for another year, with the opening ceremony being held at the Clickimin on Sunday night.

Organisers Shetland Amenity Trust are expecting nearly 1,000 attendees this year, with almost 400 events scheduled across the isles.

A wool week hub will be located in the Shetland Museum, will serve as the central gathering point for attendees, while the festival will culminate with the a makers’ market on Saturday 5 October at the Anderson High School.

The Doull family are this year’s wool week patrons.

Read more from the Shetland Wool Week opening ceremony tomorrow.

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