OLLABERRY has been a hive of activity over the last few days thanks to the Simmer Dim Rally. Having started in the early 1980s, this year is the 40th time the bikers’ rally has been held. This year nearly 400 people attended. Thanks to Dave Donaldson for the photos from the rally from Saturday. Read more Shetland News …
IT WAS a case of the new passing the old this morning (Monday) as the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship passed the historic Mousa Broch on her way to Lerwick as she made her maiden visit to Shetland. The ship, which cost €800 million to build, is the largest to ever visit Lerwick Harbour. Read more Shetland News …
DESPITE dull and damp weather, hundreds of people turned out for Shetland’s second Pride parade this morning. Crowds began to muster at the Market Cross for 10.30am with the parade kicking off at 11am. Read more Shetland News …
WHILE around 500 guizers were marching in Bigton to celebrate the climax of the South Mainland Up Helly Aa (SMUHA) on Friday night, the junior fire festival in the Westside village of Waas, led by jarl Katie Drakeford, was a much smaller but equally enjoyable affair. Read more Shetland News …
AS the steady stream of photos sent in by our readers shows little sign of weakening, here is another selection of photos we received overnight and this morning. Many thanks to everybody who took the time to share their snowy photos with us. Become a supporter of Shetland NewsShetland News is asking its many readers […] Shetland News …
WHILE travelling conditions were described as hazardous this morning, there is no doubt that the arrival of snow overnight turned Shetland into an even more beautiful place and put a smile on many faces. We asked our readers to send us their snow photos from this morning, and the response has been great, in fact […] Shetland News …