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A stone building with crenellations and a central tower is surrounded by scaffolding, indicating restoration work. It sits in a large, grassy, rural area under a blue sky with clouds.

Plans lodged for revamp of historic Fetlar property into small hotel

23 July 2026

Family roots spanning back more than a century explored in Hillswick

16 July 2026

‘Scholar-archivist’ Brian Smith recognised for 50 years of service

Edinburgh University awards honorary degree in recognition of pioneering role in establishing Shetland’s archives
‘A true scholar, with a wide breadth of interests and a remarkable record of practical achievement’

1 July 2026

Norway’s Constitution Day celebrated in Shetland

17 May 2026

Eight adults, including one woman in a wheelchair, pose together indoors in front of large windows. They are dressed in casual clothing and smiling at the camera.

‘A beautiful film’: new documentary offers vivid retelling of Shetland Bus story

14 May 2026

A metal sculpture of a fishing boat sits on a rocky base near the water, with a red flag and coastal landscape in the background.

New Shetland Bus films to be screened in Scalloway

11 May 2026

Aerial view of a coastal landscape with cliffs, green fields, scattered buildings, and a body of water under a blue sky with clouds.

New projects aim to celebrate and record North Yell’s cultural heritage

16 March 2026

An older man stands in front of a stone memorial with a boat sculpture on top, set in a grassy, hilly landscape behind a wooden gate.

Delting Disaster remembered 125 years on

Twenty two lives were lost at sea on 21 December 1900 in a fishing tragedy

20 December 2025

A blue flag with a white and light blue Nordic cross design waves on a flagpole against a clear sky.

Nordic connection at heart of suggested new Shetland flag design

5 December 2025

UK and Norway combine for ‘Lunna House’ navy agreement

4 December 2025

A small stone church stands beside a graveyard on grassy land, with hills and a body of water in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Repair work and accessible toilet proposed for historic island kirk

22 October 2025

A statue with a clock on it in front of a building.

Whaling ship memorial given listed status

20 October 2025

A group of people, some in military uniforms, stand in front of a stone building holding wreaths and flags during a remembrance ceremony. A person reads from a lectern while another stands in silence.

Wreaths laid at Lerwick War Memorial to mark Battle of Britain anniversary

21 September 2025

Two older adults stand indoors holding a navy uniform jacket with medals, in front of a map of Norway and the Atlantic Ocean.

Uniform jacket owned by Shetland Bus hero donated to Scalloway Museum

13 August 2025

A scuba diver in full gear examines and measures a log underwater amid seaweed and marine plants.

Historic shipwreck gets extra protection

11 August 2025

Two elderly people in formal attire stand beside a commemorative plaque, each holding a flag, with informational boards displayed in the background.

Restored Shetland Bus slipway provides link to the past

7 August 2025

A statue with a clock on it in front of a building.

Proposal to give Diana memorial fountain listed status

7 August 2025

A sculpture of a boat sits on a bed of rocks with Norwegian and Scottish flags in the background under a clear blue sky.

Restored slipway at heart of Shetland Bus events

5 August 2025

Two men stand beside a detailed model boat displayed indoors, with informational signs and framed photos on the red wall behind them.

Hand-built Shetland Bus model donated to Scalloway Museum

16 July 2025

Two men sit on folding chairs outside by a stone wall, wearing outdoor clothing and gloves, surrounded by grass and wildflowers.

Some ‘exciting stuff’ found in Time Team excavation

11 July 2025

A round stone tower stands on grassy ground beside a rocky shoreline, with calm water and hills visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Masonry inspections to take place at historic sites this summer

2 July 2025

A group of people pose outdoors in front of a tent and utility vehicle, wearing casual and outdoor clothing, some with lanyards and name tags.

Time Team to lead excavations at possible Viking boat burial site

25 June 2025

A person in a high-visibility vest examines an archaeological excavation site with exposed stone structures, near a stone wall and a house in the background.

Excavations offer more insight into history of Gletness coastline

12 June 2025

A person wearing glasses and a cap stands at an excavation site, holding a large, elongated stone artifact with both hands. Soil, tools, and a bucket are visible nearby.

Ancient artefacts discovered in archaeological dig

11 June 2025

No timescale for when Scalloway Castle could reopen

23 May 2025

Several boats are gathered on a calm body of water near a coastal village with grassy hills and scattered houses in the background.

Watch: Former Shetland Bus boat arrives in Scalloway

11 May 2025

A wooden boat with people aboard sails on blue water near a grassy coastline under a clear blue sky.

Andholmen returns to former Shetland Bus headquarters

9 May 2025

A man kneels to lay a wreath at a stone memorial surrounded by people during an outdoor remembrance ceremony.

Watch: Service held at Shetland Bus memorial on 80th anniversary of VE Day

8 May 2025

A military parade with participants in uniform holding flags, a marching band in kilts, and onlookers standing in the background on a street beside stone buildings.

Memorial services taking place to honour 80th anniversary of VE Day

8 May 2025

A group of people march down a street holding Norwegian flags and a blue banner, with spectators watching from the sidewalk.

Veterans and Norwegian crews march together through Lerwick

7 May 2025

A uniformed man holds a large Norwegian flag on a hilltop with a rural landscape and cloudy sky in the background.

Shetland-Norwegian friendship celebrated at Lunna ceremony

Importance of Shetland Bus remembered in during service and wreath laying

7 May 2025

A convoy of ships, including a large gray vessel and smaller boats, sails near a lighthouse on a rocky shoreline under a cloudy sky.

Norwegian liberation convoy arrives in Lerwick

6 May 2025

A large gray ship named "Hestmanden" is docked at a harbor with red buildings and a town visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Historic Norwegian vessels to visit Lerwick as part of VE Day flotilla

19 February 2025

Abandoned stone building with a tall metal tower, set on a grassy hillside under a cloudy sky.

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Concerns over mobile operator’s plans to demolish crofthouse ruins

18 December 2024

A large wreath made of red poppies is displayed on a stone pedestal in front of a chain-link fence, with a rural landscape in the background.

Brae poppy display catches the eye

9 November 2024

Aerial view of an archaeological excavation site with several people working in a cleared earth area surrounded by grassy terrain. Various tools and bags are scattered around the site.

Kame of Isbister excavation to be featured on BBC’s Landward

6 November 2024

A display case showcases various woven baskets, balls of natural fibers, and bundles of raw materials. The items are arranged on a red surface.

‘Intricate craftsmanship’ on show in new museum display

25 September 2024

A girl stands next to a display of medals and an informational board about Captain Alexander Bremner's life.

School displays medals of decorated former pupil

20 September 2024

An old, dilapidated boat sits partially submerged and damaged at a dock, with debris and another damaged vessel nearby.

Shetland Bus boat to be scrapped after campaign concedes defeat

16 September 2024

An old, damaged wooden boat is docked at a pier. The hull appears heavily deteriorated, with visible rot and missing planks. Green ropes are strewn around the dock.

Donations plea made as time begins to run out for Shetland Bus boat

An online fundraiser has now been launched

26 August 2024

A statue of a woman in a white dress, leaning into the wind, stands on a grassy hill with a sign nearby, overlooking water and distant hills.

Original ‘White Wife’ set to stay indoors

21 August 2024

Aerial view of an archaeological excavation site with several people working in a cleared earth area surrounded by grassy terrain. Various tools and bags are scattered around the site.

Archaeological dig finds Pictish or Viking tools at settlement in North Mainland

10 August 2024

A weathered, wooden fishing boat tied to a concrete pier with a larger vessel in the background on a cloudy day.

Calls to save historic Shetland Bus boat from the scrapheap

8 August 2024

A traditional whitewashed stone cottage with a thatched roof, two chimneys, and a single door, set against a cloudy sky.

Removal of A-listed building’s thatched roof given go-ahead

22 July 2024

A white, single-engine airplane is flying in a cloudy sky.

Watch Catalina plane perform flyover at Sullom Voe

18 July 2024

Updated

Rare sight as Catalina flying boat lands in Sumburgh

17 July 2024

A WWII-era seaplane flies above a landscape. Inset images show Flt Lt David Hornell and Flt Lt John Cruickshank, with their respective service details and Victoria Cross dates.

Catalina flying boat set to visit on commemorative flight

15 July 2024

East European klondykers off LK harbour in 1993 - Photo: Hans J Marter

Klondyker items to go on display in Cold War exhibition

2 July 2024

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