First female sheriff welcomed to role at special event
King Charles III appointed Sheriff Gear to the role in August, along with three other sheriffs, on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.
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Family’s first cruise to Shetland completely transforms their opinion as they are blown away by the natural beauty
“It was so so quaint and beautiful.”
Passenger ferry faces delays due to severe gales and very rough seas
The shipping forecast for Fair Isle on Monday night is for southwesterly gale force eight winds, increasing to severe gale force nine.
No one injured after two car crash in Lerwick
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision in North Road, Lerwick at around 8.35pm.
Author whose Fetlar childhood inspired passion for fantastical tales is poised to release the final gripping novel in her dystopian series for young adults
“Silence is a sanction that liberates the wicked.”
NATURE: Westerly winds bring another rare American migrant
When alarmed, a buff-breasted sandpiper prefers to crouch low to the ground rather than flying away.
Bumper livestock season continues at Shetland Flock Book Sale with great show of rams breaking £1,000 mark on 29 occasions
The top price of the day went to Monty Motto whose shearling ram sold to Brian Ridland from Setter for £5,800.
Cook guages interest in new meals on wheels venture delivering hot nourishing lunches to older folk
“It's such a shame for the elderly who can't get their meals on wheels now due to staff shortages.”
Emergency services attend two car crash in Lerwick
The crash happened in North Road this evening.
Shetland has highest share of business founders under 25 in Scotland, figures reveal
Meanwhile, the Western Isles and Orkney returned the highest share of business founders over 60.
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