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A man with gray hair and a blue jacket poses outdoors in front of a grass field and wire fence.

Jim Nicolson (1946 – 2023): A pillar of the community but most of all a family man

Captain George Sutherland pays tribute to James Peter (Jim) Nicolson who died earlier this month

28 August 2023

A man with a beard and patterned sweater is using a large video camera outdoors. Another person is visible in the background.

John H. Waters (1943 – 2023): a generous and remarkable person we shall miss very much

An appreciation by Jonathan Wills

25 August 2023

A person with short brown hair and glasses is playing a violin and smiling. They are wearing a white shirt.

Bernadette Porter 1948-2023: a ‘natural’ in teaching methods and communication skills

Davie Gardner pays tribute to one of Shetland’s best known fiddle teachers who became a skilled exponent of the fiddle in her own right

23 August 2023

A person wearing a blue jacket and a knitted hat smiles outdoors with a scenic background of a body of water and hilly terrain.

Poets’ Corner – Jen Hadfield

6 August 2023

A man in a suit and hat stands in front of a large mechanical device, illuminated by fiery, orange light with wires and components visible.

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August cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

4 August 2023

Aerial view of a bustling harbor with multiple sailing ships docked alongside a pier, surrounded by buildings and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.

‘An enormous success’: a look back on Tall Ships 2023

1 August 2023

A woman in a raincoat is talking to a group of people in matching jackets. They appear to be outdoors near boats with various flags displayed.

Princess Anne checks out the Tall Ships

28 July 2023

Several trucks and vans, including a caravan, are parked in an open area with a few people standing nearby. Tall buildings are visible in the background.

Plenty of fun in store as Codona’s arrive in Lerwick

25 July 2023

A bald man in a suit and tie stands outdoors near a body of water, with grassy terrain in the background.

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Council to receive extra funding to help combat cost of living crisis

25 July 2023

Small sailboats with colorful sails are docked near rustic buildings by a calm waterfront under a cloudy sky.

Busy day ahead at Walls Regatta

22 July 2023

A crowd of people enjoying a live outdoor music performance at a festival in a rural area. Hills and some structures are visible in the background. The image is credited to Austin Taylor Photography, 2013.

Ten years since Glusstonberry: ‘It really did bring folk together’

Some hailed it as the ‘best weekend ever’ – and the sun-kissed community-run festival will live long in the memory

20 July 2023

A parade featuring children in costumes, holding shields and signs, led by adults in neon vests. A person in a large costume resembling a fictional creature is also part of the parade.

Carnival parade brings colour to Brae

3 July 2023

A group of five people in colorful and extravagant costumes pose confidently in front of a truck during a street event. The surrounding area includes shops and pedestrians.

Rain doesn’t dampen Pride parade’s spirits

1 July 2023

A woman with long auburn hair, wearing a white top and a necklace, smiles at the camera. She has light skin and wears light makeup. The background is a blurred indoor setting.

Shetland Pride trustee Kate Harvey: ‘Pride is important because it makes us visible’

For the final story on LGBT+ Shetlanders before tomorrow’s Pride celebrations, Shetland News spoke to committee member Kate Harvey

30 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

A man with shoulder-length gray hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a purple shirt and a dark jacket, standing outdoors.

Obituary: Willie Thompson 1939-2023

30 June 2023

A man with a receding hairline and short beard is sitting in a vehicle, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Pride chairperson Gary Mouat: ‘Coming out is not a one-time thing’

For the second of our Pride Month features on LGBT+ Shetlanders, Shetland News spoke to Shetland Pride chair Gary Mouat ahead of the event this weekend

28 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

A person stands in front of a mural. They are wearing eyeglasses, a blue cardigan, and sunflower-patterned overalls with hands in their pockets. The mural features abstract designs and a building outline.

Writer Hannah Nicholson on Pride: ‘Queer folk have always existed’

In the first instalment of our series focusing on LGBT+ Shetlanders ahead of this weekend’s Pride celebrations, Shetland News spoke to writer and library assistant Hannah Nicholson

26 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

A group of people in colorful outfits and leis happily marching and dancing on a street during a parade. A truck is visible in the background.

Watch: Midsummer carnival makes welcome return

24 June 2023

Sailboats with various flags docked at a marina. A red building with a peaked roof is in the background against a partly cloudy sky.

Shetland Race competitors soak up Lerwick sunshine ahead of prizegiving

23 June 2023

A sailboat with white sails navigates the water near a coastal area with green hills, buildings, and a few houses in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Lerwick harbour starts filling with yachts participating in the Shetland Race

22 June 2023

Aerial view of a rural event site with numerous small tents scattered around several large tents and a building, surrounded by fields and a few parked vehicles along adjacent roads.

Sun, fun and great craic – bikers gather in Ollaberry

17 June 2023

Black and white photo of an elderly man wearing round glasses, a patterned cap, and a scarf. He has a white beard and mustache and is looking at the camera.

Fifteen years of Jeff at JAWS: ‘I was sucked in like a hoover!’

8 June 2023

•Shetland Lives

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

Three individuals are facing the camera. The first person on the left wears glasses and a dark jacket. The person in the middle has short hair and a polka dot scarf. The person on the right wears glasses and a dark sweater.

First-time councillors reflect on one year in the job

19 May 2023

A group of people, some holding umbrellas and wearing rain gear, stand on a sidewalk in wet weather, observing an outdoor event. Some hold small flags and flowers.

Shetland marks Norwegian constitution day

17 May 2023

Three vikings dressed in armor walking down the street.

Delting Up Helly Aa squad parades through streets of New York

Guizer jarl Dwayne Davies said the trip to the US has been ‘out of this world’

16 April 2023

A person wearing a leather jacket plays a double-neck electric guitar.

Tributes to ‘genius’ Shetland guitarist who worked with Kate Bush

10 April 2023

Spaceport hopeful of getting licences before summer

5 April 2023

A group dressed in traditional Viking attire parades, carrying flaming torches and shields, followed by a crowd. The scene takes place on a road with a hill and houses in the background.

Walls celebrates junior Up Helly Aa in style

25 March 2023

A smiling man in a checked suit stands behind a well-stocked bar with a cash register, bottles of various liquors, and beer taps. The bar features a sign that reads "The Adventure Begins Here.

Busta has shaped him but now Grant is putting his own stamp on the country house hotel

25 March 2023

•Shetland Lives

A man with sunglasses and a grey polo shirt sits on a stone structure, holding a white mug and a piece of food.

Obituary: Tom Jamieson 1940-2023 – the man who will always been associated with Mousa boat

24 March 2023

A night sky displays colorful aurora borealis with shades of green and pink above a silhouetted house and bare trees.

Mirrie dancers put on stunning display

24 March 2023

Northern Lights illuminate the night sky with vibrant green hues over a small village with lit houses.

Mirrie Dancers put on great show

16 March 2023

Snow-covered rural area with a barn, vehicles, and fences partially buried in deep snow. Surrounding landscape is also blanketed in snow under an overcast sky.

Scottish Water appeals for help tracing leaks and bursts

13 March 2023

Promotional text for "Night Time Shetland" night-time experiences by Wild Skies Shetland with Freelance Dark Sky Ranger Elizabeth Tindal, featuring stargazing and safe exploration of darkness.

Lerwick vandalism, black bag collection, wild skies events, NHS launches new website and more …

13 March 2023

•Also in the news

Aerial view of a coastal town surrounded by snow and ice, with a calm body of water and a snow-covered island in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Winter Wonderland – Part 4

12 March 2023

Black-and-white photo of a man with glasses wearing a jacket and a collared shirt, looking off into the distance against a light background.

Poets’ Corner – James Sinclair

12 March 2023

A group of children dressed in winter clothing sit together on the snow, smiling and enjoying the snowy day.

Winter Wonderland – Part 3

9 March 2023

Harbour board approves new charges but concern raised over surplus draw

9 March 2023

Snow-covered landscape with a body of water and small islands in the foreground. A dark, cloudy sky looms above the distant mountains.

Winter wonderland photos – Part 2

7 March 2023

Snow-covered landscape with rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky. A body of water is visible in the distance.

Overnight snow turns Shetland into winter wonderland

6 March 2023

History in a wird: the origins of the ‘Mirrie Dancers’

1 March 2023

Waves delight for local photographer

20 February 2023

Looking back at Lerwick Up Helly Aa 2023

1 February 2023

Lerwick firmly in the hand of Vikings – impressions from Tuesday morning

31 January 2023

‘The atmosphere is always electric’: life as an Up Helly Aa jarl squad musician

30 January 2023

Poets’ Corner – Christine De Luca

14 January 2023

Braer 30 years on – the moment in history Shetland got away with it

Can a tanker accident happen again? And if so, how prepared is Shetland?

5 January 2023

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