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Surely Shetland can do better

In the latest edition of Sheeks Aboot Shetland, hosts Pete Bevington and Jane Moncrieff speak to former councillor Dr Jonathan Wills about the distinct lack of public debate on the proposed reform of public service in Scotland

20 October 2026

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‘Things simply cannot go on as they are’

In the latest edition of Sheeks Aboot Shetland, hosts Pete Bevington and Jane Moncrieff speak to local parliamentarians Alistair Carmichael MP and Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP – with public sector reform one of the topics on the agenda

8 September 2026

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‘Up against a juggernaut that is moving full speed ahead’

In the latest edition of Sheeks Aboot Shetland hosts Pete Bevington and Jane Moncrieff discuss the implications of the outcome of Saturday’s energy convention which was organised by the Shetland Association of Community Councils (ASCC)

23 August 2026

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‘It’s all money, money, money…’ – community councils demand a pause in large renewable energy projects

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 16 – with chair of Tingwall, Whiteness and Weisdale Community Council Andrew Archer and Yell resident Jennifer Christie

21 July 2026

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Alistair Carmichael talks tunnels, working with Hannah Mary and career in politics

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 15

2 July 2026

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Shetland Hockey speak about pitch proposals before council vote

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 14

28 June 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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A ‘heritage vacuum’ where imaginations have been ‘Disneyfied’?

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 13
Folklorist Paul Moar and community artist Alex Purbrick are guests on the latest episode.

25 June 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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A seat at the table with Minister of Public Finance, Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 12

20 June 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Shetland News editor Hans J Marter

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 11

11 June 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Saving Scalloway Pool

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 10

30 May 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Daniel Gear

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 9

21 May 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 8

18 May 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Election Special

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 7

8 May 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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The Candidates Verdict

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 6

6 May 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Peter Tait

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 5

6 May 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Hannah Mary Goodlad

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 4

30 April 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Brian Nugent

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 3

28 April 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Alex Armitage

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 2

27 April 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

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Introduction

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 1

19 April 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

An older man wearing a coat stands in front of landscape paintings displayed on a gallery wall.

Ron Sandford – depicting the spirit of place

10 May 2025

•Shetland Voices

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Caroline Adamson – social work, accountancy and … fixing bikes

5 October 2024

•Shetland Voices

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Kathy Hubbard – ‘I have learnt never to say, ‘what next?’’

13 August 2024

•Shetland Voices

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Podcast: Caroline McKenzie – hanging up the microphone

14 April 2024

•Shetland Voices

A man wearing glasses and a sweater in front of a tree.

Eddie Watt – ‘there is a lot of faith going on here…’

18 February 2024

•Shetland Voices

A young woman in a red jacket standing in front of a bike.

Marjolein Robertson – ‘My comedy has taken a step up after my ADHD diagnosis’

26 January 2024

•Shetland Voices

‘Wartime changes everything’

Journalist Jen Stout speaks to Jane Moncrieff about her life and how she came to report from war-torn Ukraine

29 June 2022

•Shetland Voices

Da Selkie wife

27 August 2021

•Shetland Voices

‘Leaving with no regrets’ – Vet Jim Nicolson reflects on 36 years of looking after the isles’ pets and livestock

7 June 2021

•Shetland Voices

Geordie Jacobson – a man who amasses many things

13 March 2021

•Shetland Voices

Barbara Fraser – the 80-year-old crofter with a brand new quad

31 December 2020

•Shetland Voices