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Scottish National Party
ELECTION VIDEO
I have lived in Shetland for the past 10 years – Shetland has been good to me, and I feel it’s now time for me to do something for Shetland – that’s why I’m standing as a candidate in the Shetland Central by-election.
I’m a Chartered Construction Manager, currently working as the senior project manager on the new Scalloway fishmarket…
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Scottish National Party
ELECTION VIDEO
I believe that the tide is turning and Shetland is ready for change.
The SNP has been working hard to shape a fairer, more prosperous Shetland where people want to live, work and raise a family.
But as a local who grew up in Bressay, I know there’s still work to do.
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Social media reports of sightings, images and videos of cetaceans from the shoreline is helping to put Shetland on the map as a prime whale-watching destination. This feature has been contributed by VisitScotland.
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SMUHA vikings invade Aberdeen and MSP calls for local eye treatments.
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GUARANTEED round the clock power has arrived in Fair Isle – leading to hopes that it could attract more people to visit and live on the remote island.
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Yacht being towed
THE LERWICK lifeboat had a busy Thursday afternoon after responding to two calls in the space of a couple of hours.
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