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Arts organisation agrees to buy old kirk as it turns focus back to Burra

3 February 2023

Local artist picked for prestigious fellowship

2 February 2023

Portrait of MRI fundraiser Harriet donated to museum

30 January 2023

Richard Osman joins Shetland Noir line-up

24 January 2023

Flamenco and folk at Mareel in February

20 January 2023

Plenty on offer as folk festival announces visiting line-up

18 January 2023

Peatbog Faeries and New Orleans-style brass band on Tall Ships music bill

13 January 2023

Radiohead drummer among packed line-up for Mareel gig

Philip Selway will be joined the bill by Cardigans singer Nina Persson, organiser James Yorkston, Rachel Sermanni and Marjolein Robertson

6 January 2023

Live music scene revels in festive season without Covid restrictions

23 December 2022

Screenplay to ‘go into retirement’ after 2023 festival

21 December 2022

Forensic pathologist among two new names added to Noir line-up

21 December 2022

Sales of Foula Beans artwork leads to £1,000 foodbank donation

16 December 2022

Grinch painting adds twist to Market Cross festivities

4 December 2022

BBC unable to broadcast radio play on domestic abuse

1 December 2022

Jazz and world music crew to return with concerts and workshops

29 November 2022

Young jazz musicians reach high level with debut album

High Level Hot Club will launch their first CD at Mareel this afternoon

26 November 2022

Local artists showcased in Scottish Gallery’s Northern Isles exhibition

23 November 2022

Jensen ‘thrilled’ to take on lead role in Shetland series

The actress – who has appeared in shows like Extras, After Life and Ugly Betty – will play DI Ruth Calder in the crime drama

23 November 2022

Helen ‘honoured’ to land spot on Turner Prize judging panel

16 November 2022

Library to host to varied programme of Book Week events

15 November 2022

Exhibition of school pupils’ creativity goes on display

12 November 2022

Norman nominated again for Scottish jazz award

12 November 2022

Yell food co-op catches the eye of tiny model maker

11 November 2022

Music workshops with a difference for young people

11 November 2022

A crowd of people sitting at tables in an auditorium.

Hogmanay celebration to return to Mareel

9 November 2022

Inventive Finnish seven-piece Frigg went down a storm. Photo: Lieve Boussauw.

Folk festival nominated for traditional music award

Inge Thomson is also up for the music producer of the year prize

7 November 2022

From Shetland to Stockholm for flora art

6 November 2022

Amy shines on piano to land place in young traditional musician of the year final

4 November 2022

Updated

Marjolein makes it through to final of BBC New Comedy Awards

19 October 2022

Return of Christmas spree gigs will be ‘emotional, but lots of fun’

18 October 2022

Local drama group lands ‘incredible recognition’ from national theatre organisation

9 October 2022

New theatre production to explore impact of suicide

8 October 2022

New play to raise awareness of coercive control

7 October 2022

Dirk’s dragon mural adds colour to SIBC building

‘Rain would occasionally wash away an afternoon’s worth of work’, artist says

6 October 2022

Musician and storyteller unite to explore whaling heritage

5 October 2022

McDermid among headline guests for noir festival

5 October 2022

Updated

Park Hall lit up with Halloween themed artwork

1 October 2022

Organisers pleased as Wordplay showcases some top class authors

26 September 2022

Winners picked for young writer competition

23 September 2022

World wide Webb? Music trio to play overseas

21 September 2022

‘Something for everyone’ as Wordplay gears up for return

14 September 2022

Hallur Joensen dropped into the Pitt Lane studios this week. Photo courtesy of BBC Radio Shetland.

Faroese country singer returns for two concerts

13 September 2022

Richey returns for intimate Lerwick gig

8 September 2022

‘It’s been a blast’ – 41 scenes and counting for Shetland extra

6 September 2022

Screenplay ‘rooted in the community’ as film festival returns

Shetland’s film festival is back and the hybrid event has seen in-person appearances mixed with virtual cameos

3 September 2022

Literature, food and music on board the Swan

24 August 2022

Event aims to generate more interest in Fair Isle chairs

The traditional Fair Isle and Orkney chairs are on a ‘red list’ of endangered crafts

20 August 2022

For those about to rock: local bands look forward to Orkney festival

15 August 2022

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