THE OWNER of the Shetland Hotel has expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to a local building firm as well as volunteer crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who worked through the night and in horrendous weather to make the hotel’s roof structure safe. Robert Smith.
MORE THAN 500 homes across the isles are still without power 24 hours after Storm Gerrit hit Shetland with storm force easterly winds and gusts of up to 89 miles per hour. Shetland Islands Council has urged anyone needing essential support to contact them on 01595 744400 (office.