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Watch: trailer released for new Shetland series

21 October 2023

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Shetland crime drama to return to screens in early November

18 October 2023

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Fish’n Ships

16 September 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Crime drama team prepares for final day of filming

15 June 2023

Aerial map highlighting a film shoot location with marked stops, tech parking, cherry picker position, and a planned closure on Commercial St. The map includes contact information and logistical notes.

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ITV Shetland returns to Lerwick for more crime drama filming

14 June 2023

More than 40 yachts to take part in Bergen-Shetland yacht race

14 June 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Filming of Shetland series eight returns to Tingwall valley

13 June 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Crime drama filming enters final week

12 June 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

Crime drama filming to return to Shetland soon

18 May 2023

One of Scotland's most prominent young rock bands, Tide Lines, are the headline attraction for the Thursday night.

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Thousands of tickets for Tall Ships concerts on sale now

Peat & Diesel, Tide Lines and Queen II among the headline acts

12 May 2023

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Stop begging for crumbs off the Scotsman’s table

8 May 2023

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SIC selling off old Quarff school

20 April 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Crime drama filming moves to Bigton

18 April 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Shetland filming to head to Nibon on Friday

13 April 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Crime drama filming moves to Minn Beach on Wednesday

11 April 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

Guest cast announced as filming continues for new series of Shetland

7 April 2023

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

Some slippery plot lines, but love in the end

Shetland News TV critic Jordan Ogg on the final episode of Shetland 7

14 September 2022

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

6 September 2022

What exactly lies beneath the waves, we wonder as Shetland returns to our screens

10 August 2022

Henshall ready to ‘go out on a high’ as crime drama nears return

With the first episode of series seven airing next week, the cast have spoken about what to expect

4 August 2022

Take a first look at new Shetland series

23 July 2022

Another series of crime drama ‘wonderful news’, says tourism manager

Visitors are still making enquiries about Shetland locations every day in the Lerwick tourist office

22 July 2022

Henshall exits crime drama – but eighth series planned with new lead role

Series seven will hit screens in August and a follow-up series – without Henshall – will film in 2023

20 July 2022

DS Alison ‘Tosh’ Macintosh (Alison O'Donnell) and DI Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall). Photo: BBC

No decisions yet on future of crime drama series

27 May 2022

Local grammar book is a world first

25 May 2022

NorthLink freight boat Hildasay.

Greater freight capacity urgently needed to support ‘thriving’ economy

Transport group study highlights that many sailings are at or near capacity

28 March 2022

Commission welcomes progress to overcome ‘serious flaws’ at valuation joint board

22 March 2022

Success of crime drama will play ‘important part’ in tourism recovery

Meanwhile new figures show Shetland Islands Council has received around £50,000 in income from production of the popular TV show

25 February 2022

What next for the Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board?

4 February 2022

Emotional moments as Shetland sets the scene at Celtic Connections festival

24 January 2022

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No lessons were learnt

24 January 2022

Crime drama star plaque set to be relocated

18 December 2021

Local dialect predictive text comes to mobile keyboard

24 November 2021

Actor says crime drama is ‘only going to get better’ as 6.5m viewers tune into third episode

8 November 2021

Crime drama cast speak about ‘Shetland-centric’ new series

13 October 2021

Trailer gives first look at new Shetland TV series

11 October 2021

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Divide and conquer

11 October 2021

New Shetland series to premiere later this month

6 October 2021

Plaque honouring TV show unveiled in Lerwick by actor Henshall

5 October 2021

Crime drama filming to return to sheriff court on Thursday

5 October 2021

More crime drama filming in Lerwick on Sunday

Scenes will be shot at the Anderson High School halls of residence and the A970 at the north end of town

1 October 2021

Crime drama filming to move to the street next week

Commercial Street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday

29 September 2021

Ronas Voe and Twatt next for crime drama team

29 September 2021

Sixth series of crime drama set to hit screens this autumn

28 September 2021

Lerwick crime drama filming postponed to Friday

22 September 2021

More lodberry filming for TV crew

21 September 2021

Crime drama filming to move to Tingwall valley

14 September 2021

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