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Edinburgh funk rockers announced as second Rising North headliner

2 March 2025

Isles poet one of 12 winners of Scottish New Writer’s Award

28 February 2025

Full programme revealed for 43rd Folk Festival

25 February 2025

Edible art and one-woman show among successful projects for arts funding

24 February 2025

Framed photographs in a gallery setting are displayed along a white wall above a wooden floor.

Local photographers shine in new exhibition

The work of 12 Islesburgh Photographic Club members is going on show – while vintage cameras are part of the display too

8 February 2025

Two people stand on stage holding certificates and trophies labeled "Winner," with a piano in the background.

Entries now open for youth music festival

7 February 2025

A person with short blond hair holds a violin on stage, wearing a black top with decorative trim, set against a colorful, blurred background.

Three-day traditional youth music gathering announced

6 February 2025

A collage of various artistic images, including abstract paintings, musicians with instruments, nature scenes, and human figures.

Deadlines approaching for arts funding opportunities

29 January 2025

New ‘women powered’ music festival announced

16 January 2025

Cleeves to revive Jimmy Perez character in new book

14 January 2025

Modern waterfront building with a geometric facade illuminated from within at dusk, reflecting on the water. A small boat is moored in the foreground.

Creative Scotland funding would ‘greatly enhance’ arts agency can do, chief executive says

7 January 2025

Illustrated can labeled "Absolute Beans" with images of beans in the background.

Foodbank fundraising and ‘raffle like no other’ at Scalloway gig

27 December 2024

Person in a festive sweater and Santa hat holding a guitar, sitting at a desk with audio production software open on a computer screen.

Watch: Musician releases Slade Christmas cover – with the help of more than 40 guest singers

24 December 2024

A person in a white shirt is interacting with a large paper plane in a dimly lit room.

Funding boost will help isles show take Flight next year

17 December 2024

Three musicians performing on stage with violins and a keyboard.

Three-day festive spree to showcase ‘top-class tunes’

12 December 2024

Shetland Arts general manager Graeme Howell: running the organisation will 'continue to be challenging'. Photo: Adam Jones

Shetland Arts chief confident Mareel staffing crisis is over

Graeme Howell spoke exclusively to Shetland News about Bonhoga, funding and lack of accountability claims

9 December 2024

Charity in ‘precarious’ position launches restorative justice film festival

6 December 2024

Person speaking at a podium with a sign that reads "Welcome to The Saltire Scotland’s National Book Awards.

Stout wins prestigious literary award

Judges praise Night Train to Odesa as ‘accomplished and beautiful work, blending journalism, memoir, history, art’

1 December 2024

An older man seated in a library holds a book, smiling beside a young girl in a colorful jacket. Shelves filled with books are in the background.

Shetlander’s story of Nazi capture and Red Cross assistance highlighted in new book

24 November 2024

Left: Hanging wire and stone art installation. Right: Two antique saws with ornate handles displayed on a wooden base.

Two local artists feature in prestigious national exhibition

23 November 2024

An elderly person with white hair sits in an office chair, wearing a gray knitted vest over a cream turtleneck. A potted plant and sign are on the windowsill in the background.

New novel to raise funds for Clan Cancer Support

The fiction book Kirsti’s Hus will be launched this weekend in Yell

14 November 2024

Four images with words spelled out: "EVEN" on a flag, "HERE" on a painted rock, "EVEN" with stones on a path, and "NOW" on a fence. Each scene depicts coastal landscapes and rocky or grassy terrain.

Campaign aims to build on work of island art manifesto

8 November 2024

Four people pose together in a studio. Two are seated on stools, while the other two stand. The background is plain white.

Global cast of visiting acts announced for folk festival

7 November 2024

The word "RIFFMAS" is displayed in jagged red lettering on a black background.

Winter rock festival expands to two nights as it unveils 2024 line-up

5 November 2024

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.

Tributes to ‘one of a kind’ Jeff Merrifield

2 November 2024

Actors on stage in a dramatic scene; a woman confronts three men in matching maroon outfits, while another man in the background looks on.

From Shetland to Shakespeare – Yell actor stunned by National Theatre opportunity

1 November 2024

Short film about woman executed for witchcraft to be launched on Halloween

29 October 2024

Local names nominated for trad music awards

28 October 2024

Two women standing in an alleyway, looking away from the camera with curious expressions.

Shetland crime drama to return in early November

23 October 2024

Canadian connection leads cousins to pen children’s book

18 October 2024

Air traffic controller turns fire festival fever dream into debut novel

Rachael Boxall will release The Generation Archives in January 2025

11 October 2024

Four musicians perform with accordions, a piano, and drums on a stage with red and gold decor.

Accordion and fiddle festival opens to packed audience

‘There’s nowhere else that we know of that gathers all ages, and all types of accordion and fiddle music’, says festival vice-chair Una Simpson

11 October 2024

Man in cycling gear stands beside a loaded bicycle near greenery.

Printmaker to get on his bike and head north for letterpress events

10 October 2024

A person stands in front of a large blue and white patterned textile, holding a small sign that reads "Dundee Design Festival.

Dundee given a flavour of Fair Isle at design festival

9 October 2024

Mareel DJ night to support ‘seven in seven’ charity fundraising

3 October 2024

A group of children in matching black shirts and red-striped skirts perform a choreographed dance on stage under purple lighting.

Youngsters shine on the big stage as dance show returns

29 September 2024

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black dress and red shawl, stands on a rocky coastline with her hand on a cement structure, with the sea and a clear sky in the background.

Astrid pays tribute to Shetland roots on new album

28 September 2024

An elderly man wearing an orange plaid shirt and flat cap holds a camera, standing next to a large portrait of another man displayed on a museum or gallery wall.

‘A real moment in time’ – photographer returns to Shetland 50 years later to open exhibition celebrating Fair Isle knitwear

Chris Morphet says he is ‘over the moon’ at interest in his Allover project

27 September 2024

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Arts organisation should have funding clarity in coming months

28 September 2024

A seabird dives underwater, surrounded by bubbles and darkness, to catch a fish. The light from above highlights the scene.

Diving gannet shot earns Ocean Photographer award praise

24 September 2024

A person with long dark hair smelling a bouquet of yellow flowers while sitting on a bed beside a vase holding more flowers.

Multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman returns for two concerts

22 September 2024

A split image showing two people. On the left, a person with short hair wearing a denim jacket in front of a yellow background. On the right, a person with shoulder-length hair wearing a patterned sweater.

Local pair shortlisted for national awards

21 September 2024

Two women are sitting at a table in a café, engaged in a conversation. One woman has dark hair and is wearing a polka-dot blouse, while the other has blonde hair and is wearing a green sweater.

‘It’s quite personal this time’: Shetland actor speaks about next series

Alison O’Donnell was speaking in a new BBC video which looks back at her role in the crime drama

19 September 2024

A band performs on stage with guitars, drums, and colorful lighting while a large crowd of fans watches and raises their hands.

Biggest headline gig yet for local band as Clickimin beckons

11 September 2024

A person with short hair sits in a convertible car, looking into the distance. They are wearing a white tank top and shorts. The background features a sunny landscape with hills and vegetation.

Tunstall to head north for Mareel gig

9 September 2024

A woman with short hair and glasses is standing in front of a dark background, wearing a green polka dot patterned wrap.

Huband ‘deeply grateful’ after winning Highland Book Prize

4 September 2024

Two cyclists wearing helmets stand smiling by a sign reading "SHETLAND UNESCO Global Geopark," with parked vehicles and buildings visible in the background.

New book to explore brothers’ 2,000km cycle adventure to Unst

4 September 2024

Four people onboard a boat's bridge, smiling at the camera. One person is seated while the others stand behind. The background shows the interior of the bridge with large windows.

‘Scottish TV royalty’ in the isles to film wild swimming series

27 August 2024

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