THE NEW 80 metre Altaire LK429 was launched at the Danish shipyard Karstensens Skibsværft, in Skagen, at the weekend. A large group of crew, family members, friends and invited guests travelled to Denmark for the occasion. The large pelagic trawler was ordered in December 2020 and will based at the Collafirth Pier. At 79. Read more Shetland News …

SHETLAND MSP Beatrice Wishart is encouraging island residents to take part in the Scottish Government’s Ending the sale of peat in Scotland consultation. The government is proposing to stop the sale of peat in stages, beginning with the retail horticulture sector, then a general ban. Wishart said: “Peat is still cut and used for domestic use in […] Shetland News …