A COMMUNITY-wide consultation is now under way in Whalsay to find a new purpose for the kirk building at Brough. The building is one of almost 30 in Shetland the Church of Scotland is selling as the size of congregations have dwindled over recent years. Following the completion.
MORE than 30 marine incidents have been recorded at council ports since February. Among these was a tanker being returned to sea after arriving into Sullom Voe with higher than permitted gas concentrations in cargo tanks. Meanwhile a crew member of a boat engaged in seal count.
A BURST hydraulic pipe means the Whalsay ferry Hendra will miss a couple of runs this afternoon (Friday). The problem will affect the 2pm sailing from Symbister to Laxo, and the return trip at 2.45pm. The hope was for the Hendra to be back running at 3.30pm, but normal service.