AS AN army of sheepskin clad Viking warriors descend upon Northmavine today (Friday) for the annual Up Helly Aa celebrations, guizer jarl Alan Doull is relieved the big day is finally here, writes Alex Purbrick. Leading a squad of 47 Vikings, Alan is upholding a strong family.
Drone footage of the beluga whale by Richard Shucksmith THE HARSH, snowy weather did not deter one Arctic visitor from swimming into Shetland on Wednesday, writes Alex Purbrick. A beluga whale spotted off the West Ayre beach in Hillswick this morning has caused buzz on social.
TWO garden gnomes have mysteriously appeared at the Whalsay Health Centre today (Wednesday). No one locally seems to know where they came from, but they have set up home in what was described as a “nasty pothole” seemingly to draw attention to the very hole. A local resident.
THE VOE Centre is hosting an art exhibition during the Easter holidays which will open today (Saturday). This is us . and we dare to be different is a collection of artwork created by participants of the Ability Shetland North Mainland adult social group. Guided by Northmavine.
ROAD safety has become a topical issue throughout communities in Shetland as many people find it unsafe to walk or cycle through their local area, writes Alex Purbrick. Hillswick residents have campaigned over 16 years ago to have a footpath and a reduced speed limit on the A970.