The Latest Breaking News from Shetland

FACT CHECK: Does Orkney want independence from the UK and Scotland?

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

Russia 'almost certainly' behind Shetland cable sabotage, security expert claims

Colonel Philip Ingram MBE said Putin may be trying to send a message to the UK with claims agents were operating in fake fishing boats.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023

Why three glorious Shetland settlements are being considered for Unesco status

“OUR prehistoric treasures on Shetland are absolutely amazing, up there with Orkney,” beams Laurie Goodlad, passionate Shetland tour guide and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2023

Shetlanders explain the Up Helly Aa tradition – in their native Shaetlan language

THE I Hear Dee language project was formed to protect and promote the Shaetlan language, a variant of Scots native to the archipelago. The project…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 31, 2023

How the space sector can be crucial to Shetland's future

THE deputy CEO of a major space agency operating from the Shetland Islands has said he hopes the space sector can play a role in helping form a…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2023

Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen hits back as she's blasted by fans over pony photo

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen responded to criticism after she shared a photo of her daughter Clemmie riding their shetland pony

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

Inside the British island where residents celebrate Christmas 12 days after the world

The 28 inhabitants of Foula, a remote Island off the coast of mainland Shetland, use an ancient calendar where Christmas Day falls on January 6 and New Year's Day on January 13

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

The remote Scottish island that celebrates Christmas and New Year nearly two weeks late

Around 20 miles west of the Shetland Mainland, there is a remote island with a population of just 30 that celebrates Christmas and New Year's 12 days after the rest of the UK.

Daily Record · Dec 30, 2022

‘He’s been on German TV!’ Barred from the pub, Patrick the pony is making the most of his fame

The Shetland pony and (unofficial) mayor of Cockington was cruelly banned from his Devon local – but has now taken his show on the road

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2022

Power restored to all Shetland homes after weather destroyed lines

A major incident was declared on Shetland earlier in the week after thousands of homes lost power.

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022