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Kris Drever (centre) with Ewen Thomson, Ross Couper, Eamonn Coyne and Maurice Henderson. Photo: Floortje Robertson

‘It’s like getting to record in Abbey Road’

31 August 2014

Isles MP and Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael says he is "straining every sinew" to achieve a No vote. Photo: Shetnews

Yes case ‘full of contradictions’, says Carmichael

28 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

BBC Radio Shetland's John Johnston chairs the BBC referendum debate with Brian Smith and Jean Urquhart (right) for Yes and Tavish Scott and Susan Bowie for No. Photo Shetnews

Sturgeon shines after bickering BBC debate

28 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon, with SNP list MSP Mike Mackenzie, outside Islesburgh on Wednesday morning. Photo: Shetnews

Sturgeon: isles oil fund sets template for Scotland

27 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Scotland's deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon takes the campaign for a Yes vote to Shetland on Wednesday.

Yes/No camps stake claim for isles votes

26 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Writer and film maker Christopher Silver.

‘If people want a better future they need to shape it’

25 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Jeff Merrifield

English islanders’ conflicting views on referendum

23 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Traditional music institution Battlefield Band are looking forward to playing Mareel on Wednesday.

Battlefield Band still mixing it up after 45 years

23 August 2014

Bertie Armstrong: ' delighted with detailed responses'

Referendum briefing for fishermen

21 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Shetland Islands Council leader Gary Robinson holds up the two pledges from the UK and Scottish governments for greater island powers following the independence referendum.

Westminster’s offer leaves out seabed income

15 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Scottish secretary Alistair Carmichael is in Stornoway to launch the UK government's ten point plan for Scottish islands - Photo: ShetNews

Ten point plan for Scottish islands

15 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

A confident Shetland MSP Tavish Scott takes in Hillswick as part of his marathon speaking tour of the isles to promote the No vote in the independence referendum. Photo Shetnews

Scott: No vote must be decisive

14 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Ruth Davidson joining Better Together Shetland campaigners at their Cunningsburgh Show stall on Wednesday. Photo: Shetnews

Tory leader in isles to make case for unity

13 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Macwhirter on Scotland’s ‘Road to Referendum’

12 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Ian Hudghton MEP: 'Scotland needs to be represented internationally' - Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

Hudghton: Independence the key for a better CFP

12 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon is to visit Shetland ahead of the referendum.

Sturgeon to make pre-referendum visit

8 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Fiddle Frenzy's Melbourne contingent: Louise, Claire, Declan and Judy. Photo: Davie Gardner

Frenzy gives students ‘a wider feel for the place’

8 August 2014

One of the first photos of David Cameron in Shetland taken shortly after his arrival at Sumburgh airport in the afternoon of 22 July. With him is Alistair Carmichael, the Scottish secretary and local MP - Photo: Ronnie Robertson

Cameron conspiracy rumours dispelled

5 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Dispute over ‘road equivalent’ ferry fares

3 August 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Neville Staple, a founding member of The Specials, is bound for Shetland.

Specials man to visit, while Shannon returns

31 July 2014

Bruce Eunson giving a reading at Yestival. Photo: Ria Moncrieff

Pro-indy arts tour Yestival rolls into town

24 July 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Yes Shetland chairman Brian Nugent.

Yes Shetland seeks debates with Tavish

21 July 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Tavish goes on tour to defend the union

16 July 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Catriona MacDonald will give a lecture on Tom Anderson's music as part of this year's Fiddle Frenzy.

Frenzy includes lecture on Tom Anderson’s music

16 July 2014

Professor James Mitchell

Opinion: a shift in strategy from the past

4 July 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

SIC political leader Gary Robinson.

Robinson expects London Crown Estate offer

2 July 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Alt rockers Algernon Doll are one of 12 visiting bands for Shetfest.

Rock festival aims to ‘keep it fun and fresh’

30 June 2014

Am I an incomer?

29 June 2014

Opinion: Defending the indefensible

28 June 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Geordie Jacobson is urging young voters to say no to Scottish independence.

Opinion: Defending the status quo

25 June 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

The Lunnasting War Memorial.

World War I: commemorating a shared history

23 June 2014

Elle Leslie - volunteering for the lifeboat 'not a big deal' - Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

Lifeboat lass wonders what the fuss is about

21 June 2014

Leading musicians plan North Atlantic Sessions

19 June 2014

Dundee indie rock band The View are making their second visit to Shetland in two years.

Dundee rockers get set for mid-summer show

18 June 2014

The most obvious choice? Edmonston' chickweed.

Four Seasons – Summer 2014

18 June 2014

•Four Seasons

Local government minister Derek Mackay, SIC leader Gary Robinson, Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond and Orkney council convener Steven Heddle pictured following the launch of the 80-page ‘Empowering Scotland’s Island Communities’ prospectus. Photo: Shetnews

Salmond offers seabed revenue to islands

FIRST minister Alex Salmond has pledged that Shetland would be handed all net revenue from leasing the seabed around its coastline if Scotland says yes to independence later this year – which could amount to millions of pounds a year.

16 June 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Roots night to celebrate quality of local music

11 June 2014

Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes.

Singers Babs ‘n’ Rab reunite after 50 years

6 June 2014

Jackie Edwardson with his old BSA A7 outside his Heylor home. Photo Shetnews

A long ride to the Classic Motor Show

6 June 2014

Shetland born Jordan Ogg now lives and works in Edinburgh.

Daft and desperate angles on the indyref

30 May 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Ann Moore, who has spent over 40 years raising money for Cancer Research, will open this year's relay. Photo: Neil Riddell/Shetnews

Stalwart Moore to open fifth Relay for Life

29 May 2014

Lesley Riddoch signing her book at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Tuesday evening - Photo: ShetNews

A weird country with the potential to blossom

28 May 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Former North Star picture house manager Alex Greig with Shetland Arts' Lynda Anderson, who took him on a tour of Mareel this week. Photo courtesy of Shetland Arts.

Ex North Star manager reflects on changed days

21 May 2014

Government to respond to isles referenda petition

20 May 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Singer songwriter Adam Guest at Mareel on Sunday night. Photo: Davie Gardner

BBC scout impressed by ‘talented’ isles singers

19 May 2014

Referendum: Bitterness rather than excitement

12 May 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

NRK correspondent Espen Aas and cameraman Johan E. Bull.

Referendum a big story in Norway

7 May 2014

•Scottish Independence Debate

Fair Isle-raised artist Inge Thomson.

Inge’s shows inspired by Fair Isle fishing history

7 May 2014

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