New book highly praised by linguists from around the world establishes Shaetlan as a language in its own right ...

TWO sites of special scientific interest (SSSI) could be “adversely affected” from the potential construction of three new wind turbines in Shetland’s Central Mainland, according to NatureScot. A ...

A LONG-SERVING Highlands and Islands MSP has announced she will not be seeking re-election next year. Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has said she will not be standing at the next Scottish Parliamentary ...

A MAN from Rock Ferry has been landed with a total financial penalty of more than £1,000 after a night out with workmates went awry. Connor Blackburn, of New Chester Road, was also disqualified from ...

SHETLAND MSP Beatrice Wishart voted against the assisted dying bill which passed its first stage in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday evening. The controversial bill, proposed by Orkney’s Liberal ...

A LOCAL butcher is celebrating after being awarded the highest qualification currently available in Scottish butchery. Liam Davie, 25, is one of eight people who have just been awarded a Craft Butcher ...

CONCERN has been raised at the prospect of the Burravoe post office in Yell closing in the summer – with a local councillor saying the decision not to relocate it is “just another strangulation of ...

THE CHAIR of an influential parliament committee has praised the entrepreneurial drive of the team behind the SaxaVord Spaceport following a visit to Unst. Patricia Ferguson MP said she was confident ...

THE SHETLAND Gymnastics Club has confirmed that it was unsuccessful in its bid to buy the former Mackenzie’s building in Cunningsburgh. In a post on social media the club said it is “absolutely ...

PREVENTION training for dealing with people who may be suicidal is set to be offered in the isles more frequently after two trainers gained their qualifications. NHS Shetland and Mind Your Head are ...