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Large group of Norway vets enjoy trip to Shetland

19 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 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

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

Man in blue hoodie standing on a grassy hill overlooking a beach with "SHETLAND FOSSIL FREE" written in the sand, with a child and cliffs in the background.

More protests against Rosebank

14 May 2024

A large ship in dry dock with workers standing below its massive hull and propellers.

Voar expands into Norway through merger with Inkster Marine

21 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

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

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

A group of naval personnel in uniform stand around a stone monument adorned with memorial wreaths, against a backdrop of hilly landscape and cloudy skies.

Wreath laid as crew of Norwegian minesweeper ship take time off in Shetland

31 March 2023

Local fury after Freya the walrus put down in Norway

15 August 2022

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Anger and disbelief after Norwegian authorities kill Freya the walrus

14 August 2022

Norway ties strengthened with ‘historic’ friendship agreement

Meanwhile a donation has been given from Norway for a replica boat cradle and slipway restoration marking the Shetland Bus operation

25 June 2022

The famous Bryggen waterfront in the centre of Bergen. Photo: Bergen Reiselivslag / Girish Chouhan - visitBergen.com

Bergen flights to return for first time since before pandemic

Norwegian ambassador says the direct transport link to Norway resuming is ‘brilliant news’

20 May 2022

Wreaths laid at Shetland Bus memorial on national Norway day

Norway’s ambassador to the UK says the wartime operation is ‘part of the national psyche’

17 May 2022

Nordic neighbours explore Shetland connection as ambassadors visit isles

Fisheries and energy have been among the topics of discussion as Norway and Sweden’s ambassadors to the UK sample Shetland life

13 July 2021

Scandinavian links to be celebrated as ambassadors visit

12 July 2021

Town Hall flag marks Norwegian Constitution Day

17 May 2021

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Time for the SNP to support local fishermen

4 May 2021

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We didn’t miss out on anything

23 February 2021

‘Life slows down’: the islander who swapped Shetland for living off-grid in a Norway forest

22 February 2021

Second message in bottle from Norway found washed up within a week

1 June 2020

From Norway to Spiggie as message in bottle from children washes up on beach

26 May 2020

Dutch musician offers concert in return for lift to Norway

19 July 2019

Yachts depart for Norway after Amaryllis wins prize

29 June 2019

Isles mark Norway day

17 May 2019

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