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A narrow, uphill street with "SLOW" painted on the road, flanked by brick buildings on both sides. Two cars are parked on the street. Cloudy sky in the background.

Fence plans for builders’ merchant site withdrawn

3 December 2024

A large crowd gathers in a festive town square at dusk, surrounded by buildings and holiday lights.

Festive cheer as Santa comes to town

30 November 2024

Study will investigate prospect of Brae district heating system

29 November 2024

Two men in suits with beards shake hands in front of a red flag featuring a black raven.

Gair ‘delighted’ to become latest Up Helly Aa committee member

30 October 2024

A large ship docked at a harbor with stone buildings and smaller boats in the water; hilly landscape in the background.

Plenty of discussion on whether Lerwick should have local place plan

11 October 2024

A sign outside a stone building reads "Police Scotland, Police Lerwick, Shetland Area Office" on a clear day with a blue sky.

No ‘massive spike’ in Lerwick crime, meeting hears

9 October 2024

Young chef in a white jacket and dark apron stands with arms crossed outside a stone building with a sign reading "The Garret".

Teenager baking up a storm in the Garret building

4 October 2024

Modern glass facade of a building adjacent to traditional stone structures on a city street, with a "no entry" sign visible.

Owner of former TSB building discusses property’s future

15 September 2024

Waterside scene depicting a stone walkway, a docked wooden boat, and an industrial area with blue shipping containers and a forklift in the background.

Fence plans cause museum access concern

22 August 2024

A parking lot filled with various cars, adjacent to a stone building with a clock tower and a cloudy sky above.

Survey aims to examine usage of old swimming pool car park

27 July 2024

Sign on a pole stating "Shetland Islands Council Alcohol Byelaw." It is an offense to drink alcohol in designated places in Lerwick. Maximum penalty £500. The sign shows a no alcohol symbol.

Byelaw comes up for discussion at Lerwick’s community council

6 July 2024

An architectural illustration of a residential development featuring multiple buildings, parking spaces, and green areas, situated within an existing neighborhood.

Councillors pick their preferred option as Lerwick Lanes project moves step forward

29 May 2024

A group of people wearing purple shirts that read "Survivor" stand behind a purple "Relay for Life" banner at an outdoor event. A woman in the center is cutting a ribbon, marking the start of the event.

Watch: relay underway as hundreds turn out for Cancer Research fundraiser

It is the first time the relay is taking place during the day, from midday to midnight

25 May 2024

A large cruise ship sails near a coastline with a historic stone structure and ruins visible on the grassy terrain in the foreground.

Largest cruise ship yet arrives in Lerwick

20 May 2024

Sign on a pole stating "Shetland Islands Council Alcohol Byelaw." It is an offense to drink alcohol in designated places in Lerwick. Maximum penalty £500. The sign shows a no alcohol symbol.

Consultation set to get underway on Lerwick alcohol byelaw

15 May 2024

The NAFC Marine Centre will host the two seminars.

Decision in principle to move UHI to single campus in Scalloway

It comes as the UHI looks to redevelop the Scalloway campus with Islands Deal funding from government

3 May 2024

The pool at Clickimin will re-open on 10 October after the school holidays. Photo SRT

Grant given as swimming association looks to replace electronic timing system

9 April 2024

Fishing trawler returning to port under a cloudy sky.

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Fishing boat refloated after running aground in Lerwick harbour

3 April 2024

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Concern from councillor over Knab redevelopment update being heard in private

20 February 2024

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Funding worth £650k on the table so far for new synthetic pitch at the Clickimin

14 February 2024

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Prisoners of the car

7 February 2024

A map of a neighborhood.

Take a look at options for Lerwick Lanes masterplan

6 February 2024

A crowd of people watching a fire.

Great night for a spectacular galley burning

31 January 2024

A group of people watching a bonfire at night.

Fiery Up Helly Aa procession lights up Lerwick

30 January 2024

A man with a shield in front of a bonfire.

Junior Up Helly Aa procession a fiery spectacle

30 January 2024

A man in a viking costume.

Vikings given the Freedom of Lerwick – impressions from the morning events

30 January 2024

A stone stairway leading up to a stone wall.

Public events lined up for Lerwick Lanes masterplan

25 January 2024

Plenty on offer from Amenity Trust for Up Helly Aa

15 January 2024

A group of men holding flags.

Event commemorates centenary of Shetland’s County War Memorial

6 January 2024

An aerial view of a harbor with boats docked in it.

Tall Ships brought millions into the local economy, report confirms

20 December 2023

Seafood auction company upbeat after growth in annual whitefish landings

18 December 2023

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

15 November 2023

A red rope in the water next to a dock.

Work ongoing to trace source of oil spill in Lerwick

10 November 2023

A stone stairway leading up to a stone wall.

Lanes masterplan consultation events to take place in coming months

8 November 2023

Two men shaking hands in front of a red curtain.

Goudie joins Up Helly Aa committee

1 November 2023

Lerwick power station is set to produce electricity well into the next decade.

Another objection to battery storage project

9 October 2023

Man found guilty of sex offences

5 October 2023

A quaint garden with green benches, surrounded by lush plants and shrubs. Stone houses with grey roofs frame the background under a cloudy sky.

Don’t undermine the heritage of the lanes, Lerwick community councillor warns

3 October 2023

A stone building with a central entrance flanked by symmetrically placed windows, set in a residential area with various houses and a clear blue sky in the background.

Could Hayfield House site be a future housing development?

20 September 2023

Children and adults enjoying a colorful, inclusive playground carousel designed for users of all abilities.

New accessible equipment installed at Lerwick playpark

20 September 2023

A person in a leather jacket stands beside a glass display cabinet filled with various ceramic and porcelain figurines and decorative items. The person gestures towards the objects inside.

The spirit of Bayes lives on as cabinet moves to antiques shop

10 August 2023

People are lined up at a catering truck on a cloudy day, with several tall ships adorned with flags in the background.

Tonnes of chips and thousands of burgers and bacon rolls: caterers kept busy at Tall Ships

7 August 2023

Aerial view of a harbor at sunset with several docked ships, including a tall-masted sailboat, surrounded by buildings and calm water.

Hosting Tall Ships ‘money well spent’, council says

3 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 person sits at a wooden bench holding a blue plaid umbrella at a maritime event with tall ships in the background, on a cloudy and rainy day. People are walking around, some also carrying umbrellas.

Notoriously unpredictable Shetland weather couldn’t spoil the Tall Ships party

‘It was absolutely brilliant’, so the verdict of most people: Davie Gardner reports on the final day of the Tall Ships Races

30 July 2023

A performer dressed in a top hat and striped socks entertains a crowd of children and adults in a tented venue. Other performers and equipment are visible on stage.

Lerwick heaving with locals and visitors alike

Davie Gardner reflects on the second day of the Tall Ships celebration, a day of glorious sunshine and long queues at the bar

28 July 2023

Group of people on a docked boat; a woman in a white shirt stands smiling at the front, while others are engaged in various activities, including a person playing guitar. Flags and boats are in the background.

Sailors soak up Shetland sunshine: ‘You feel very proud to be part of this’

27 July 2023

A group of people in navy uniforms march in a parade, some waving, with a Norwegian flag visible and a sign reading "Statsraad Lehmkuhl Norway." Spectators stand behind a low wall in the background.

An awe-inspiring maritime spectacle with a carnival-style atmosphere

‘Location manager’ Davie Gardner reflects on the first day of the Tall Ships Races visit to Lerwick, and finds it difficult to decide which of the live stages to go to

27 July 2023

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