Whats On In Shetland Local News
Sailors defy age to raise thousands for Viking Genes project through fishing fundraiser
FOUR FISHERMEN with a combined age of 310 took a 100-year-old boat off for a day of fishing to raise vital funds for the Viking Genes research project yesterday (Wednesday). Read more Shetland News …
Eighty-five year old preparing for remarkable Viking Genes fundraiser
A PENSIONER from Tresta is taking on a special sailing trip in a 100-year-old fishing boat to raise money for the Viking Genes community screening project. Robert Anderson, 85, will be joined by two other local men – giving the three a combined age of 250 years. Read more Shetland News …
Clear plan for SSEN workers’ accommodation needed ‘quickly’, SIC leader says
TALKS are ongoing with energy developers about providing their own accommodation for workers on future projects – but concern has been raised at the pace of progress. Shetland Islands Council leader Emma Macdonald said she has a worry that “this isn’t happening quick enough”. Read more Shetland News …
Politicians sign oil and gas jobs pledge after open letter from isles businesses
SHETLAND’S MP and MSP have signed a pledge to protect oil and gas jobs after posters put up in local shops accused the two of not backing the sector. Alistair Carmichael and Beatrice Wishart met representatives from the Unite union and two workplace reps from Sullom Voe on Friday. Read more Shetland News …
Four reports of vandalism at historic sites in last couple of years
FOUR instances of vandalism have been recorded at historic sites in Shetland over the last couple of years. A freedom of information request by Shetland News to Historic Environment Scotland (HES) shows that three of the four incidents took place at the Clickimin Broch. The other was at Fort Charlotte in Lerwick. Read more Shetland News …
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