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Historic Norwegian vessels to visit Lerwick as part of VE Day flotilla

19 February 2025

Abandoned stone building with a tall metal tower, set on a grassy hillside under a cloudy sky.

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Concerns over mobile operator’s plans to demolish crofthouse ruins

18 December 2024

A large wreath made of red poppies is displayed on a stone pedestal in front of a chain-link fence, with a rural landscape in the background.

Brae poppy display catches the eye

9 November 2024

Aerial view of an archaeological excavation site with several people working in a cleared earth area surrounded by grassy terrain. Various tools and bags are scattered around the site.

Kame of Isbister excavation to be featured on BBC’s Landward

6 November 2024

A display case showcases various woven baskets, balls of natural fibers, and bundles of raw materials. The items are arranged on a red surface.

‘Intricate craftsmanship’ on show in new museum display

25 September 2024

A girl stands next to a display of medals and an informational board about Captain Alexander Bremner's life.

School displays medals of decorated former pupil

20 September 2024

An old, dilapidated boat sits partially submerged and damaged at a dock, with debris and another damaged vessel nearby.

Shetland Bus boat to be scrapped after campaign concedes defeat

16 September 2024

An old, damaged wooden boat is docked at a pier. The hull appears heavily deteriorated, with visible rot and missing planks. Green ropes are strewn around the dock.

Donations plea made as time begins to run out for Shetland Bus boat

An online fundraiser has now been launched

26 August 2024

A statue of a woman in a white dress, leaning into the wind, stands on a grassy hill with a sign nearby, overlooking water and distant hills.

Original ‘White Wife’ set to stay indoors

21 August 2024

Aerial view of an archaeological excavation site with several people working in a cleared earth area surrounded by grassy terrain. Various tools and bags are scattered around the site.

Archaeological dig finds Pictish or Viking tools at settlement in North Mainland

10 August 2024

A weathered, wooden fishing boat tied to a concrete pier with a larger vessel in the background on a cloudy day.

Calls to save historic Shetland Bus boat from the scrapheap

8 August 2024

A traditional whitewashed stone cottage with a thatched roof, two chimneys, and a single door, set against a cloudy sky.

Removal of A-listed building’s thatched roof given go-ahead

22 July 2024

A white, single-engine airplane is flying in a cloudy sky.

Watch Catalina plane perform flyover at Sullom Voe

18 July 2024

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Rare sight as Catalina flying boat lands in Sumburgh

17 July 2024

A WWII-era seaplane flies above a landscape. Inset images show Flt Lt David Hornell and Flt Lt John Cruickshank, with their respective service details and Victoria Cross dates.

Catalina flying boat set to visit on commemorative flight

15 July 2024

East European klondykers off LK harbour in 1993 - Photo: Hans J Marter

Klondyker items to go on display in Cold War exhibition

2 July 2024

High energy prices are sending some islanders back to the peat hill.

Student researcher keen to hear about heritage of peatland

31 May 2024

Two elderly women sit and talk outdoors. One holds a Norwegian flag and wears a cream shawl, while the other wears a black jacket with a red, white, and blue ribbon.

Norway’s Constitution Day marked at Shetland Bus memorial

17 May 2024

Collage of historical items and photos related to whaling, including old photographs of whalers, maritime artifacts, newspaper clippings, and product advertisements.

Folk invited to share memories and stories of whaling

20 April 2024

A memorial stone with an inscription and flowers on top sits in a grassy field under a cloudy sky.

New memorial in Scalloway remembers victims of witchcraft trials

7 April 2024

A weathered stone wall on a snow-dusted ground with patches of grass.

Options to be explored for possible restoration of historic Skeld ‘saat store’

26 March 2024

A uniformed individual laying a bouquet of flowers with a group of solemn onlookers in the background.

Watch: ‘Strong bond’ with Norway honoured as naval cadets visit Scalloway

14 March 2024

High winds cause wall of historic Olnafirth kirk to collapse

The SIC has now applied to demolish the affected wall

8 March 2024

A large arch bridge in a park.

Sculptor offers to help pay towards bringing Meadows whalebones to Shetland

28 February 2024

A gold bowl on a black surface.

St Ninian’s treasure petition heading towards 1,000 signatures

7 December 2023

A gold brooch with an ornate design on it.

Petition launched to bring St Ninian’s Isle treasure back to Shetland

17 November 2023

Town centre building with ‘iconic’ boot sign goes on market

15 November 2023

A person with glasses and gloves examines a large, ancient artifact in a museum display area. Exhibits and information panels are visible in the background.

Experts to head north to hear about folk’s historical ‘treasures’

30 August 2023

A stone building with crenellations and a central tower is surrounded by scaffolding, indicating restoration work. It sits in a large, grassy, rural area under a blue sky with clouds.

Brough Lodge to be restored by European heritage organisation

The building was bought for £30,000

15 August 2023

Three men are standing in front of a filled bookcase. The man in the middle wears a black sweater over a shirt, while the men on the sides wear casual shirts and sweaters.

Museum’s ‘impressive collections’ uploaded to online catalogue

8 August 2023

A stone tablet with intricate carvings stands on a grassy patch, featuring a circular design at the top and three human-like figures below.

A unique souvenir: artist creates miniature replicas of Bressay Stone

6 August 2023

A person in an orange high-visibility jacket and white helmet is documenting an archaeological excavation site with scattered rocks and measuring tools.

Early Bronze Age discovery at spaceport site

SaxaVord Spaceport says the find will ‘not hamper development’

21 July 2023

An old stone building with a partially collapsed roof stands next to a modern structure near a dirt road and grassy area by the beach. There are houses on a hill in the background.

Concern from heritage organisations over possible demolition of Yell building

13 June 2023

Interior view of a tall, modern wooden building with large wooden panels, a skylight, and a glass railing overlooking a lower level with various wall decorations.

Hanging boats removed from museum due to ‘safety issues’

7 June 2023

An elderly woman with white hair and glasses sits holding a framed black-and-white photograph of a man in graduation attire. She is wearing a blue and white sweater and is seated in a green armchair.

Ceremony to formally unveil Quarff war memorial

14 May 2023

A group of people in formal attire and military uniforms stand in front of a stone memorial with wreaths and flags in the background. The setting is an outdoor location near water.

Norway connection honoured with ceremony at Shetland Bus memorial in Scalloway

27 April 2023

Four individuals, including two holding British and Norwegian flags, salute a stone monument with wreaths at its base. The ceremony takes place on a cobblestone platform in a town setting.

Wreaths laid in Lerwick to honour Shetland Bus operation

Norwegian navy ship HNoMS Gnist is also in Shetland

25 April 2023

The Shetland Bus memorial in Scalloway. Photo: Shetland News

Events planned to mark Shetland Bus anniversary

24 April 2023

An old stone building with a partially collapsed roof stands next to a modern structure near a dirt road and grassy area by the beach. There are houses on a hill in the background.

Possible demolition for historic Yell building which ‘poses safety risk’

14 April 2023

Further survey work is to be carried out on the ancient remains at Scatness. Photo: SAT

People asked to ‘help shape the future of the past’ at Old Scatness

Tours will be held next month as its owners undergo consultation around the historic site

30 March 2023

Folk invited to offer local information about springtime for new almanac book

10 January 2023

Full funding in place for reconstruction of historic slipway and boat cradle

11 November 2022

Archaeology volunteers rescue ancient artefacts from coastal erosion

Volunteers worked at several sites in Shetland, and found a rare sherd of pottery dated back to over 4,000 years ago, as well as a mysterious stone box

6 October 2022

Mobile remembrance museum to head north

24 August 2022

New Skerries book a ‘labour of love’ for local historian

Violet McQuade’s Out Skerries – The Forgotten Isles is getting a second launch event in Lerwick tonight

14 July 2022

Relics of newsagent’s past found as building prepares for new beginnings

1 June 2022

Photo: University of Dundee

Researchers aim to discover more about past tsunamis

11 May 2022

Garden digs uncover items from centuries past

2 May 2022

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