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Rising North festival announces first headline act

16 February 2025

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A band performs on stage with guitars, keyboard, and drums. Bright spotlights illuminate the scene, and a crowd watches from the foreground.

First Foot Soldiers crush Clickimin at sold-out Christmas concert

15 December 2024

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Two individuals walk on a grassy hill overlooking a beach and ocean under a cloudy sky.

Tourism chief hopes new Shetland series and otter film will encourage visitors to isles

13 November 2024

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A man in a small rowboat interacts with a seal in the water. A grassy landscape is visible in the background.

‘We never expected it’ – how an otter turned one couple into film stars

Billy and Susan Mail talk about the surprise success of documentary

7 November 2024

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A man in a gray sweater and yellow boots sits on a rocky shore, looking at an otter. The background features cloudy skies and grassy hills.

‘Otter love story’ film gets UK release date

The documentary has been hailed as a ‘remarkable film [which] truly captures the beauty of nature and humanity’

5 November 2024

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Hunt for keen singers to Raise the Roof with youth choir

29 October 2024

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Two individuals walk on a grassy hill overlooking a beach and ocean under a cloudy sky.

Watch: Trailer released ahead of first new Shetland episode

29 October 2024

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A group of six people dressed in colorful clown costumes, posing cheerfully against a green background with a golden swirl.

Panto to have sign language interpreted performance for first time

28 October 2024

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Two individuals walk on a grassy hill overlooking a beach and ocean under a cloudy sky.

BBC reveals more photos from new Shetland series

25 October 2024

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Two men stand on an icy surface; one holds a violin. Trees and water are visible in the background.

Celtic music virtuosos to play three concerts in the isles

16 October 2024

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A group of people dancing energetically indoors, with others seated at tables front right. The room is dimly lit with a spacious ceiling.

Music, merriment and community: 35th Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival a triumph

Ticket numbers returned to pre-Covid levels, with some events sold out, as 500 people packed into the Clickimin for the Grand Dance on Saturday night

16 October 2024

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JAWS returns with two concerts this month

15 October 2024

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A man with a beard and microphone sings on stage, wearing a black shirt and camouflage shorts. Two other musicians are visible in the background performing.

Heavy metal invasion set to rock Scottish mainland

30 September 2024

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A band of four musicians performs live on stage under purple lighting. Two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer are visible. A large screen and various music equipment are in the background.

Donald Anderson Band to launch new album at Hymhus

21 August 2024

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Group of violinists in matching outfits performing on stage.

Special treat for folk festival punters as Hjaltibonhoga return with Celebrating Sail show

16 April 2024

Two women engaged in a heated conversation with a group of onlookers showing varied reactions in the background.

Drama group brings infamous true story to the stage

23 March 2024

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

Not one but two new series of Shetland to come

12 March 2024

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A man in a blue suit.

Victoria Pier: Shetland’s own drag act to make her debut this weekend

15 December 2023

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Promotional image for a dramatic series featuring two female leads, with a somber coastal background and a solitary figure walking away.

Watch: trailer released for new Shetland series

21 October 2023

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Quartet performing live with accordion, double bass, clarinet, and second accordion for an attentive audience.

‘The most amazing musical experience of the year’ – 34th accordion and fiddle festival now underway

6 October 2023

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A black-and-white photo of an unidentified male boxer in a fighting stance, wearing boxing gloves and shorts.

Screenplay film festival kicks off on Tuesday

27 August 2023

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One of Scotland's most prominent young rock bands, Tide Lines, are the headline attraction for the Thursday night.

Gig-goers asked to collect wristbands before Tall Ships concerts

6 July 2023

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Person in a sleeveless shirt and sunglasses singing on a large stadium stage while raising one hand.

‘We were screaming so loud’ – joy for local lasses as Harry Styles waves their Shetland flag

29 May 2023

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A man with glasses and a beard, dressed in a beige shirt, stands on a staircase with his arms crossed, smiling. Framed pictures hang on the wall in the background.

Home awards programme enthusiastic to return to isles

25 May 2023

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Three individuals stand on stage smiling. The person in the center holds an award. A screen behind them displays text and illustrations.

Morton ‘thrilled’ as Holy Waters named drink book of the year

12 May 2023

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Abba tribute band performing at Holmsgarth last time the Tall Ships visited Lerwick in 2011.

‘Unprecedented demand’ for Tall Ships tickets

12 May 2023

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A person in a brown dress stands outdoors on a hill, holding a guitar upright. The background shows a coastline with fields and a cloudy sky.

Sturgeon to bring audio-visual trio performance to Mareel and Bigton

6 May 2023

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A man is playing a drum set with a neutral expression. The background is a solid maroon color.

‘Explosive percussive combination’ to perform at Town Hall this weekend

2 May 2023

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A colorful, psychedelic design features a vintage gramophone surrounded by flowers and music notes with the word "Bopapalooza" in bold, retro-style font at the bottom.

Four venues and lots of music at Bop Shop festival

12 April 2023

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Guest and his band plan Dowry gig ahead of new album

27 February 2023

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Shetland has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Perez.

Perez peacoat to be auctioned to raise funds for school

1 November 2022

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Marjolein ‘so blyde’ to come runner-up in global comedy award final

10 October 2022

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Cortese and band due back in the isles for two concerts

5 August 2022

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Henshall ready to ‘go out on a high’ as crime drama nears return

With the first episode of series seven airing next week, the cast have spoken about what to expect

4 August 2022

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Ghost hunt charity to host event on the paranormal

1 August 2022

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A date not to be missed for country music lovers

8 July 2022

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Invitation to lend your voice to highlight climate crisis

24 May 2022

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Busy week ahead at Mareel

21 May 2022

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Committee ‘utterly delighted’ with 40th folk festival

2 May 2022

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Compelling evidence that risk of pollution from wind turbine blades is negligible, says Viking

13 December 2021

Local boy wins ‘most promising accordionist’ accolade

2 November 2021

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Casting call for local people to appear in ‘lead speaking roles’ in crime drama series

18 June 2021

Alice’s ways to make a colourful time

5 April 2020

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Wartime Lerwick comes to life through archaeology

4 March 2020

Game of Thrones star samples Lerwick nightlife

18 May 2019

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Dee to head north

15 May 2019

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Statsraad Lehmkuhl during her brief visit to Lerwick on Friday. Photo Austin Taylor

No folk festival fun for tall ship

Staatsraat Lehmkuhl had to return to Bergen for repairs

30 April 2019

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Ashley Hay named Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year

28 April 2019

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