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Folk-rockers rev up with release of new record Reactors

31 July 2025

A person wearing sunglasses and holding a camera stands in shallow water between rocks and seaweed, with a clear blue sky and distant hills in the background.

Vintage photography enthusiast testing seaweed as film developer

30 July 2025

The Revellers at the 2015 Shetland Folk Festival. Photo: Dale Smith

Shetland invasion set to mark Orkney Rock Festival milestone

28 July 2025

The main cinema was packed for the screening of the Home Made film entries at this year's Screenplay. Photo: Dale Smith

Minecraft proves major Mareel blockbuster as ticket sales rise by 30 per cent

24 July 2025

Four young musicians sit with their instruments—electric guitar, drum set, violin, and accordion—in a simple indoor performance space with microphones in front of them.

Young dance band heads to Denmark for festival performances

23 July 2025

A person with short brown hair wearing a denim jacket stands in front of a beige stone wall, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Stout ‘astounded’ to win Highland Book Prize

22 July 2025

Fear and loathing in Levenwick – South Mainland village transformed for key role in Shetland TV series

Shetland News visited the set of season 10 ahead of its release later this year

10 July 2025

‘Something very special indeed’ – ALICE theatre show a big success

10 July 2025

Slippit festival to host free creative workshops

9 July 2025

Argentinian duo and Scottish violinist line up Bigton and Walls concerts

4 July 2025

A man in a rowboat looks at an otter swimming nearby in a calm lake with grassy hills in the background.

Billy & Molly scoops two Emmy awards

29 June 2025

Bananas and bidding farewell are key themes in beautiful Mareel double bill

16 June 2025

A group of people holding string instruments pose for a photo in front of a staircase indoors, with some standing on the stairs and others on the ground floor.

Global appeal for fiddle week as event gears up for return

6 June 2025

Two older women stand side by side outdoors near a body of water with boats and ships in the background on a sunny day.

Crime fiction festival Shetland Noir set for 2026 return

5 June 2025

Mindin’ tagidder: Covid memorial book launched

30 May 2025

A long-haired musician sings into a microphone and plays electric guitar on stage under colorful lighting.

Boppapalooza back with a bang in biggest year yet

25 May 2025

A woman stands outdoors holding a loaded touring bicycle with panniers and a cello case attached to the rear.

Concert tour with a difference to pedal its way to Unst

25 May 2025

Four musicians pose in a garage with instruments: a violin, guitar, accordion, and an upright piano in the background. Three are standing and one is seated, all looking at the camera.

‘Dream come true’ as Canadian fiddlers to play Mareel gigs

23 May 2025

A woman stands in a classroom holding a display board with fabric samples and photos. Tables around her are covered with similar materials and design boards.

Shetland wool inspires textile students in Scottish Borders

28 April 2025

Six young people pose indoors, three holding violins, in front of a large window with natural light.

Vidlin lass named Young Fiddler of the Year

27 April 2025

A man sitting at a table with a laptop in front of him.

Library to host event launching new works by Donald S Murray

24 April 2025

A rock band performs on stage with colorful lights and fog, as an enthusiastic audience watches and a person raises their arms in the foreground.

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Rising North tickets to go on sale tonight

11 April 2025

A middle-aged man with glasses, short hair, and a white collared shirt smiles at the camera with a blurred light blue background.

Shetland Arts to focus on funding artistic talent in isles

Chief executive Graeme Howell says ‘creative community of Shetland has some amazingly brilliant ideas’

8 April 2025

Four men stand outdoors on grass with the sea and a partly cloudy sky in the background, dressed in casual summer clothing.

Band aiming high after reaching Scottish final of festival competition

8 April 2025

A large group of people, mostly young adults, pose together in a room with white walls and a wooden floor; some are seated on a teal sofa, while others stand behind.

Students surpass expectations at superb Mareel showcase

6 April 2025

A person sits outdoors against a stone wall, holding two illustrated children's books and flanked by two large, colorful cutouts of cartoon characters.

Cleanliness key as popular Ooricks series returns with new book Hirda

5 April 2025

A band performs on stage under purple lighting. The bassist plays an upright bass, the drummer is in the background, and the guitarist plays on the right. Audience silhouettes are visible in the foreground.

Gig aims to raise funds for record label devastated by California wildfires

28 March 2025

Seven men in white clothing pose with musical instruments including a guitar, saxophone, trombone, camera, and drumsticks against a plain background.

Boppapalooza back bigger than ever for third festival

27 March 2025

Six adults dressed in formal attire pose and smile for a group photo in front of a blue curtain backdrop.

‘A fairytale journey’ – delight as otter film scoops award

26 March 2025

Four women standing in an art studio, surrounded by paintings and artwork on display.

Fine art students’ work to go on show

22 March 2025

Two women standing outside a stone building, both smiling. One wears a "Shetland Folk Festival" hoodie, the other a "Shetland Sings" hoodie.

Largest private donation yet for folk festival as new sponsor comes on board

20 March 2025

Three men with long hair stand close together, looking up at the camera against a plain white background. One has a mustache, another has facial hair, and the third has a beard and wears a sleeveless top.

Edinburgh funk rockers announced as second Rising North headliner

2 March 2025

Isles poet one of 12 winners of Scottish New Writer’s Award

28 February 2025

Two musicians wearing hats play violins on a stage with green and blue lighting, surrounded by smoke and stage lights.

Full programme revealed for 43rd Folk Festival

25 February 2025

A collage of three people: one examining wool, another smiling with hand on chin, and a third person holding a camera toward the viewer.

Edible art and one-woman show among successful projects for arts funding

24 February 2025

Framed photographs in a gallery setting are displayed along a white wall above a wooden floor.

Local photographers shine in new exhibition

The work of 12 Islesburgh Photographic Club members is going on show – while vintage cameras are part of the display too

8 February 2025

Two people stand on stage holding certificates and trophies labeled "Winner," with a piano in the background.

Entries now open for youth music festival

7 February 2025

A person with short blond hair holds a violin on stage, wearing a black top with decorative trim, set against a colorful, blurred background.

Three-day traditional youth music gathering announced

6 February 2025

A collage of various artistic images, including abstract paintings, musicians with instruments, nature scenes, and human figures.

Deadlines approaching for arts funding opportunities

29 January 2025

New ‘women powered’ music festival announced

16 January 2025

Cleeves to revive Jimmy Perez character in new book

14 January 2025

Modern waterfront building with a geometric facade illuminated from within at dusk, reflecting on the water. A small boat is moored in the foreground.

Creative Scotland funding would ‘greatly enhance’ arts agency can do, chief executive says

7 January 2025

Illustrated can labeled "Absolute Beans" with images of beans in the background.

Foodbank fundraising and ‘raffle like no other’ at Scalloway gig

27 December 2024

Person in a festive sweater and Santa hat holding a guitar, sitting at a desk with audio production software open on a computer screen.

Watch: Musician releases Slade Christmas cover – with the help of more than 40 guest singers

24 December 2024

A person in a white shirt is interacting with a large paper plane in a dimly lit room.

Funding boost will help isles show take Flight next year

17 December 2024

Three musicians performing on stage with violins and a keyboard.

Three-day festive spree to showcase ‘top-class tunes’

12 December 2024

Shetland Arts general manager Graeme Howell: running the organisation will 'continue to be challenging'. Photo: Adam Jones

Shetland Arts chief confident Mareel staffing crisis is over

Graeme Howell spoke exclusively to Shetland News about Bonhoga, funding and lack of accountability claims

9 December 2024

Charity in ‘precarious’ position launches restorative justice film festival

6 December 2024

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