An incomer, I have now lived in Shetland for over 53 years. It can't be the climate; it must be the people! I came to islands where the majority of jobs were dirty, physically demanding and erratically paid, working with sheep and fish. Those 50 years have seen huge changes..
WITH the Viking Energy turbines going up at some considerable speed, islanders on both sides of the argument over the controversial project will have to get used to the new reality. While getting used to the turbines in time is one thing, islanders opposed to the plans felt that.
PROGRESS is being made on a major redevelopment of the historic kirk on the island of Papa Stour, which is set to act as a centre for the community and visitors for years to come. The local history and community group bought the building - which is more than 200 years old - from.
A LERWICK councillor has succeeded in calling for further investigation into heating system options for a refurbishment of homes in Sandveien. Dennis Leask’s motion comes amid suggestion that the town’s district heating scheme - which sees hot water made from burning waste -.