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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 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

Four people stand behind the counter at a post office, smiling for the camera, with office equipment and product displays visible in the background.

Scalloway post office moves along Main Street

20 March 2025

Feasibility study could explore idea of district heating in Scalloway

13 March 2025

White buildings with blue-trimmed windows line a snow-dusted street under a cloudy sky.

Care home planning new admissions after making improvements

7 March 2025

A large cruise ship docked at a port with buildings and smaller boats nearby. Green hills and a village are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

SIC making efforts to attract cruise business to its ports

19 February 2025

Person in Viking costume holding an axe and shield, standing in front of a large fire at night.

Watch: Fire festival’s torchlit procession lights up Scalloway

10 January 2025

Person in Viking warrior attire with helmet and axe, positioned in front of a large wooden dragon sculpture, under a blue sky.

Proud moment for jarl John William Laurenson as he leads Scalloway Fire Festival

10 January 2025

A group of people in Viking costumes, holding axes and shields, stand indoors under a high ceiling with large windows behind them.

Busy weekend ahead as Scalloway Fire Festival kicks off

10 January 2025

Allan eyes Island Games place as he prepares to leave Turriff

12 December 2024

Lightly wet road with a no-entry sign, houses with stone walls, and autumn trees on both sides. A distant view of grassy fields under a cloudy sky in the background.

Council exploring introducing 20mph speed limits in Scalloway

8 October 2024

A soccer team in yellow jerseys poses for a group photo on a field with a trophy, celebrating a victory. Two children in front and coaches in suits stand behind the players.

Scalloway FC celebrates 125th anniversary

27 August 2024

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Wonderful memories

25 April 2024

Two-story stone building with a blue door and informational sign, under a cloudy sky.

Upgrade planned for Scalloway Kirk

19 April 2024

A memorial stone with an inscription and flowers on top sits in a grassy field under a cloudy sky.

New memorial in Scalloway remembers victims of witchcraft trials

7 April 2024

Modern school building with a blue fence in a green hilly landscape.

Updated

Fire service called to Scalloway school after smoke seen coming from boiler

14 March 2024

‘Sobering’ to see fluctuations in SIC harbour income, councillor says

6 March 2024

A modern two-story green and gray house with large windows, paved driveway, and a manicured lawn on a clear day.

Eight more Berryview homes nearly completed

28 January 2024

A man holding an axe in front of a fire.

Updated

First galley of the year goes up in flames at Port Arthur

12 January 2024

A group of people dressed as vikings in a room.

First fire festival of the season gets underway in Scalloway

John Robert (JR) Umphray said it is an ‘honour’ to be guizer jarl as he follows in his father’s footsteps

12 January 2024

Seafood auction company upbeat after growth in annual whitefish landings

18 December 2023

Potential redevelopment of Scalloway Harbour on the cards

The first phase of work would focus on the west pier, which is nearing the end of its lifespan

22 November 2023

A group of people dressed in Viking costumes, holding shields and weapons, stands near a waterfront with a bonfire in the background and a crowd gathered on the pier.

Scalloway gives visiting sailors a taste of Up Helly Aa

25 July 2023

A modern two-story green and gray house with large windows, paved driveway, and a manicured lawn on a clear day.

High demand for new Scalloway housing

19 July 2023

Signboard reading "SCALLOWAY BOATING CLUB" with sailing boats on the sea and islands in the background.

Scalloway Boating Club granted occasional alcohol licence for Tall Ships

17 July 2023

A damaged, corroded metal object resembling a missile or bomb is placed next to a measurement scale labeled "Charlie Squadron." The scale includes a task number section. The object is on a concrete surface.

Council moves to reassure parents and carers after Scalloway scare

Headteacher Morag Fox has been praised for the school’s response to the incident

30 May 2023

Two police vehicles and four officers are seen outside a building with a cordoned-off area. The officers appear to be securing the perimeter.

Bomb disposal team due on Sunday

27 May 2023

•Emergency services

A group of people in formal attire and military uniforms stand in front of a stone memorial with wreaths and flags in the background. The setting is an outdoor location near water.

Norway connection honoured with ceremony at Shetland Bus memorial in Scalloway

27 April 2023

Scalloway Hotel bar could reopen later this month

9 March 2023

A large yellow crane truck marked "Stoddart Crane Hire" is driven off a blue ferry ramp onto a dock, assisted by workers in orange and reflective uniforms. A hilly landscape is visible in the background.

From Fair Isle to Scalloway for 60 tonne crane

28 February 2023

Six shared equity homes available in new Scalloway housing scheme

14 February 2023

All eyes on Scalloway as fire festival season returns

Scalloway Fire Festival guizer jarl John Magnus Gray was due to lead the event in 2021 before Covid postponements

13 January 2023

Fresh chapter beckons for Scalloway Hotel as new owners take over

The Cross family will run the hotel and will get to work sorting the rooms and bar first, with a hope to reopen the restaurant later next year

6 December 2022

Future ‘eco warriors’ encouraged to attend youth club

4 December 2022

Christmas tree lights turned on in Scalloway

1 December 2022

Lunna kirk update, distillery planning consent, FOI consultation and more…

1 December 2022

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Multi-million pound proposals picked as priorities for future Scalloway development

30 November 2022

Full funding in place for reconstruction of historic slipway and boat cradle

11 November 2022

Councillors pleased to see fire festivals back as late licence given for Scalloway

31 October 2022

Upper Scalloway housing site could expand

2 September 2022

Good turnout for return of crab catching competition

11 July 2022

Norway ties strengthened with ‘historic’ friendship agreement

Meanwhile a donation has been given from Norway for a replica boat cradle and slipway restoration marking the Shetland Bus operation

25 June 2022

More consultation on future Scalloway development

18 February 2022

Fresh appeal to help rewrite history

14 January 2022

Progress on housing scheme which will bring splash of colour to Scalloway

15 December 2021

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Scalloway Co-op decision highlights need for urgent planning policy review

15 December 2021

First turf cut at Asta caravan park site

Work on the facility could be completed in spring next year

13 December 2021

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