Also in the news 17 September 2026

ALMOST 600 climate scientists and health professionals have warned prime minister Andy Burnham against approving Rosebank, the UK’s largest untapped oil field.

It comes as the UK Government is gearing up to make a final decision on the future of the controversial oil and gas field off the northwest coast of Shetland.

In a letter to Burnham and energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, the experts say the government must not roll back on tackling the climate crisis and urge ministers to reject the re-submitted application for the UK’s largest undeveloped oil field.

Meanwhile preparations by Adura – a firm created by the merger of Equinor and Shell’s UK offshore operations – to develop the field continues at pace.

The scientists say that despite industry claims, Rosebank would offer no solutions to the UK energy crisis.

Its oil is almost entirely for export – meaning that it will be sold on the international market to the highest bidder and do nothing to increase energy security or lower energy bills in the UK – they say.

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The letter to the prime minister can be read here.

SHETLAND MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad was one of five speakers contributing to a discussion on the subject ‘Teaching Island Languages – How Indigenous Language Can Power Education, Culture and Belonging’.

The debate was held online on Wednesday as part of the global Virtual Island Summit.

The session showcased how the teaching and celebration of indigenous languages have been flourishing on many islands around the world.

It explored the approaches being taken to transform language learning and use on their islands and reflected on the role language can play not only in education, but in fostering connections with heritage, and giving young people a sense of belonging.

A recording of the discussion can be viewed here, with Goodlad’s contribution starting at 32 minutes.

MORE than 130 S2 pupils from Lerwick’s Anderson High School got a first-hand look at careers in Scotland’s salmon sector at a major showcase event at Clickimin Leisure Centre on Wednesday.

Organised by trade body Salmon Scotland in conjunction with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Shetland, the event highlighted the opportunities available locally.

Photo: Salmon Scotland

Photo: Salmon Scotland

Salmon Scotland members, Cooke Aquaculture and Scottish Sea Farms took part in the careers event, alongside aquaculture technology supplier ScaleAQ, underwater robotics company MoROV, Underwater Contracting, Fish for Health, and Skills Development Scotland.

Anderson High head teacher Robin Calder said: “I’m really impressed to see what’s going on, by all of the different employers that have come (…).

“Walking around, you get the sense of how engaged the young people are.

“They’re learning about different careers, they’re engaging in different types of learning activities, it’s very, very interactive and they’re really enjoying it.”

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The Shetland careers day formed part of Salmon Scotland’s wider careers programme, which has already held similar events in other salmon farming regions across Scotland.

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