Vidlin man who used walking stick to smash police station door is fined

A group of workers in high-visibility jackets hold Unite Scotland flags while standing outside the Sullom Voe Terminal entrance at dusk.

Sullom strike, EE signal, Up Helly Aa events and more …

13 January 2026

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A conference room with a long wooden table and multiple chairs. Microphones are set up at each seat. A video conference is displayed on a wall-mounted screen.

SIC to write to UK Government after being passed over for local growth funding

Emma Macdonald says council is ‘extremely disappointed’ by decision

13 January 2026

•Council

Sporting round-up 13 January

13 January 2026

•Sport

Five people stand in front of a presentation slide about the Viking Genes Shetland Community Screening Project fundraising drive.

‘Humbled by the generosity’ – genetics project reaches major fundraising milestone

12 January 2026

•Community

Hrossey to leave Lerwick at 10pm on Monday night

12 January 2026

A narrow street in a small town decorated with colorful pennant flags and two no entry signs. Buildings on both sides include a store displaying outdoor gear.

First ever Lerwick town centre business awards launched

12 January 2026

•Community

Large waves crash against the rocky shoreline in front of a row of houses under a cloudy, overcast sky.

Stormy seas wash over Lerwick amid gale-force winds

11 January 2026

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NorthLink sailings cancelled on Sunday

11 January 2026

Politicians call for SIC to take control of Crown Estate assets and deliver funds locally

11 January 2026

•Marine

Serco NorthLink's passenger ferries are again facing weather-related disruption this week. Photo: Ronnie Robertson

‘High probability’ of NorthLink cancellations on Sunday

10 January 2026

Two people in business attire stand in front of a blue and green map display mounted on a wall.

Government bonds could be used to fund Shetland tunnels

10 January 2026

•News

A man in Viking-style armor and helmet holds an axe near a waterfront at night, with a blazing fire on a floating structure in the background.

Galley Snert goes up in flames in fiery conclusion of Scalloway Fire Festival

10 January 2026

A person dressed as a Viking with a helmet and armor shouts during a reenactment event, surrounded by others in similar costumes.

Sidney and squad celebrate as Scalloway festival returns in style

9 January 2026

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Map of Shetland projects showing energy infrastructure, wind farms, substations, and cable routes, with detailed project descriptions and a key for project status and type.

SSEN pledges to ‘carefully consider’ community feedback

9 January 2026

•Energy

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

Sunday NorthLink sailings under review amid forecast for high winds

9 January 2026

Shetland man to stand trial for alleged abuse of three women

8 January 2026

•Court

A snow-covered rural road leads to a small village with houses scattered on snowy hills under a blue sky with dark clouds. A parked SUV is visible on the right.

Updated

New yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued

Scottish Water advises to take simple steps to prevent frozen pipes

8 January 2026

•News

Sunset over a snowy rural landscape with a distant house, power lines, and dramatic clouds partially covering the sky.

Updated

Brae school to close early due to worsening weather

8 January 2026

•Council

A man with short hair and a trimmed beard wearing a black and white checkered shirt stands outdoors near a stone building by the water.

Fishing should not be treated as an afterthought – Labour candidate claims

8 January 2026

•Election

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Scalloway set to kickstart fire festival season

8 January 2026

•News

A group of people in high-visibility jackets stand outside Sullom Voe Terminal holding red Unite the Union Scotland flags on a snowy day.

Sodexo staff latest to walk out of Sullom Voe in row over pay

7 January 2026

•Business

All schools will open tomorrow, SIC confirms

7 January 2026

•Education

Three people stand in front of a "PERSEVERANCE" banner; a girl in the center holds a certificate and a box, flanked by two adults smiling at the camera.

Chemistry award, MSP salary rise and more…

7 January 2026

A yellow garbage truck collects waste on a snowy residential street during a snowfall.

Extra runs for essy kerts after snow disruption

7 January 2026

•Council

A group of seven children in winter clothing stand in front of a lit snow igloo at dusk, with string lights overhead and snow-covered surroundings.

Snowy Shetland photo gallery

6 January 2026

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Aerial view of a coastal village with scattered houses and fields covered in snow beside a calm, clear bay under a cloudy sky.

Most schools to reopen after two days of snow closures

6 January 2026

•News

A stone civic building with a pointed roof, labeled "SOUTH RONALDSAY TOWN HALL," featuring chimneys, multiple windows, and a flagpole nearby, situated in a coastal town.

Pair released from custody after second court appearance

6 January 2026

•Court

Three people stand outdoors with musical instruments: a double bass, a violin, and a guitar, against a background of dense green foliage.

Americana gig, Carmichael on Venezuela and more…

6 January 2026

Snow-covered rural buildings sit near a calm body of water, with rolling white hills and dramatic cloudy skies in the background.

Some bus services return as temperatures drop further overnight

6 January 2026

•News

All schools to remain closed on Tuesday

UHI Shetland campuses will also be shut

5 January 2026

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair stands by a waterside dock, smiling, with boats and hills visible in the background.

Time is right to ‘put Shetland in control’ as Goodlad sets out plans for Shetland Energy Act

5 January 2026

•Election

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A red industrial building labeled "Malakoff," with signs for ironmongers, blacksmiths, carpenters, ship chandlers, engineers, and shipwrights on its facade.

Malakoff plans, debate challenge and more …

5 January 2026

Two soccer players in action during a match, one wearing a green and white kit and the other in a dark blue kit with white shorts. Players are focused on the ball.

Robesten could make FA Cup bow for new club under TV lights

5 January 2026

•Sport

Wintry conditions continue to affect island life

5 January 2026

A red tractor with a yellow snow plow attachment clears snow from a road in a rural, snowy area with houses and fields in the background.

Updated

All schools and UHI Shetland closed on Monday

Met Office issues another amber warning for snow
Police advise people not to travel unless absolutely necessary
Some flights on Monday cancelled – for details see below
All bus services suspended
All SIC sport and leisure facilities to be closed on Monday

4 January 2026

Updated

Heavy snowfall affects transport links throughout the isles

All bus services suspended
All flights cancelled
Disruption on inter islands ferry services
Yellow weather warning for ice and snow in place until Monday

3 January 2026

Close-up of hands knitting a colorful patterned fabric with knitting needles and various yarns.

Crowdfunder success demonstrates strong support for protecting Shetland knitting heritage

3 January 2026

•Community

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A snow-covered street curves past old stone buildings at night, illuminated by streetlights and surrounded by falling snow.

Updated

Met Office issues amber weather warning for snow

Police advise motorists not to travel unless journey is absolutely necessary
Kergord road impassable due to snow

2 January 2026

Two women shown side by side; the left is wearing a pink blazer outdoors by water, the right is wearing a light jacket on a street with colorful flags above.

Updated

Macdonald endorses fishing industry manifesto

SNP candidate Goodlad also support the industry’s manifesto and its call for a moratorium on offshore wind

2 January 2026

•Election

NorthLink services resume with some weather related changes to timetable

Met Office issues amber weather warning for snow

2 January 2026

January's Storm Gertrude, shown here hitting Ulsta, was used as an example of Scotland's violent weather. Photo: Robert Odie

New Year starts with gales, snow and ice

1 January 2026

A woman with short hair smiles at the camera in a black and white portrait, wearing a light shirt over a dark top against a dark background.

New drama group aiming to create ‘thought-provoking theatre’ announces first production

31 December 2025

•Arts

A group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes march at night holding large flaming torches during a festival or parade.

SMUHA jarl squad lights up Edinburgh

30 December 2025