THE REPLICA Viking galley Dim Riv is facing a more secure future after receiving a £2,500 donation. The funding comes from Viking Energy wind farm developer SSE Renewables. Chairman of the Dim Riv committee Graham Nicolson said due to rising costs there had been concerns as to.
BBC Radio Shetland is ready to host its annual Children in Need fundraising appeal on Friday night. Almost 80 items have been donated for the popular auction. Ian Smith of Troswick started making model wooden buses for the appeal back in 1985 when he worked as a lighthouse.
YESTERDAY (Saturday) saw the welcome sight of the Viking longship Dim Riv returning to the water in Lerwick. She has been out of the water since September - and following a fresh lick of paint she is ready for the 2022 season. The longship will take up her usual anchor spot near.
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