AROUND one third of investments in Shetland’s council-run pension fund directly benefits from the AI (artificial intelligence) industry, elected members have been told. Tim Gooding from Baillie Gifford said the fund manager has been investing in companies which support the AI.
A NEW film which brings to life the story of 18th century inoculation pioneer and Shetland crofter Johnnie Notions has been launched by the Shetland Museum and Archives. Together with local film-makers JJ Jamieson and Liz Musser, the museum has created a short film to celebrate.
THERE could be peatland restoration on the cards at one of Shetland’s national nature reserves at the very northern tip of the isles. NatureScot is looking to appoint a consultant to undertake a peatland restoration feasibility study across much of the Hermaness site in Unst..
A PARTNERSHIP between Shetland Amenity Trust and Shetland Heritage Association has been awarded a £12,000 grant from Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) to secure a more resilient and sustainable heritage community. A series of workshops throughout the isles is commencing at.
MONDAY’s announcement that the Energy Isles wind farm in Yell had been given consent by the Scottish Government was “depressingly familiar”. That is the view of campaigner Frank Hay, who is the chairman of Sustainable Shetland. In his view the granting of consent was.