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How Labour slashed Shetland Charitable Trust’s oil revenue

In this ViewPoint contribution, local author and former trustee of Shetland Charitable Trust Dr Jonathan Wills takes a deep dive into local and national history to reveal how Shetland “got a pittance from oil and gas” and asks what this means for community wealth building from the wind industry

28 August 2026

Will Grimondism tempt No. 10’s new tenant?

Jonathan Wills looks at the prospect of Scottish independence in a first ‘Bressay essay’

29 June 2026

Satirical Ken Speckle Papers republished in book form

Some of the episodes have never appeared in print before

29 April 2025

Five men in military uniforms stand in a row outdoors, in front of a fence and trees, posing for a group photo.

A spellbinding story that reinforces the personal impact of war

Local history teacher Jon Sandison reviews Jonathan Wills’ book on his uncle Davie and his time as a prisoner of war

15 December 2024

An older man seated in a library holds a book, smiling beside a young girl in a colorful jacket. Shelves filled with books are in the background.

Shetlander’s story of Nazi capture and Red Cross assistance highlighted in new book

24 November 2024

Vestas contract, Braer talk, jazz gig, postal service concern and more

12 January 2023

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‘An intriguing account of Wills’ exploits and encounters’

13 December 2021

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