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'Major incident' in Shetland Isles after all phone and internet cables cut

Phones, internet and computers are not usable on the remote island, which has been left completely cut off from the mainland after an underseas cable was damaged

Daily Mirror

Major incident declared on Shetland as communications to islands shut down

COMMUNICATIONS to Shetland have been completely shut down after a subsea cable was damaged.

The National (Scotland)

Twitchers head north in search of rare birds on UK shores

The shifting jetstream has made Shetland and Western Isles the go-to places for sought-after rarities

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Distilleries, golden eagles … and Macbeth: seven slow adventures in the Scottish Highlands and islands

Go at your own pace as you travel the path less followed – spend a morning foraging for lunch, learn to knit in Shetland or try aurora borealis hunting in Orkney this autumn and winter

The Guardian - UK

‘Sighting an orca is unforgettable’: where to spot magnificent winter wildlife in the Scottish Highlands and islands

The autumn and winter months can be unexpectedly rewarding when it comes to the sighting of creatures great and small – if you know where to look

The Guardian - UK

Fishing boat owners thank rescuers following collision

THE owners and skipper of a fishing boat which sank off the coast of the Shetland Islands last week have thanked everybody involved in their rescue.

The National (Scotland)

Birdwatchers criticised after footage emerges of group ‘flushing out’ bird in Shetland

BIRDWATCHERS have been criticised after footage emerged on social media of a large group "flushing out" a bird on Shetland.

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Wilderness of Shetland to be celebrated in joint exhibition

TWO artists inspired by the wilderness of Shetland are to be celebrated in a joint exhibition.

The National (Scotland)

Private Scottish island with 17th century castle and farmhouse hits the market

One of Scotland's finest retreats has come on the market, offering the buyer their own island with 800 acres of land and a huge six-bedroom mansion, as well as an organic farm and a farmhouse

Edinburgh Live

Beautiful Scots island complete with 6-bed 17th century mansion described as 'rare prize' hits market

The island comes with a magnificent 17th-century mansion, a watchtower, a farmhouse, a cottage and 757 acres of land.

Daily Record

Stunning Scottish island in Shetlands with 6-bed 17th century mansion hits market

A Scottish island in the Shetlands has come on the market and boasts a history dating back to the 1400's with a mansion full of traditional features that will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.

Glasgow Live

Meet Scotland's marvellous Shetland Ponies a miniature but hardy breed

Military mascots, racing steeds and bringers of joy – these little animals are much loved and for good reason.

Daily Record

How famous Scottish locations look using the new viral AI-generated art trend

It's Scotland, Jim, but not as we know it.

Daily Record

Shetland Council warns 96% of islanders could be pushed into fuel poverty

The authority said all but those earning £104,000 a year will be in fuel poverty with prices expected to hit £10,300 by April.

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The National (Scotland)

Shetland residents warned they'll need to earn over £100k to avoid fuel poverty

PEOPLE living in Shetland have been warned they could need to earn over £100,000 to avoid fuel poverty, according to the islands' council.

The National (Scotland)

This Treasure-Island inspiring Scottish spaceport island is already otherworldly

HAVING been to Unst in the Shetland Islands, I didn’t blink at the news that rockets will soon start blasting off from the UK’s first vertical…

Insider UK

Crown Estate clearing confirms three new Shetland seabed developments

Together they are expected to generate some 2.8 gigawatts of electricity

Wales Online

Shetland series 7 filming locations: Where is the BBC One drama filmed?

The popular BBC One drama is back

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Photographer Rewarded For Picture Of Speedy, Diving Bird

Smashing through the water at 60 miles per hour, this shot of a gannet in the Shetland Islands in Scotland has scooped a British photographer the Grand Prize in an international photo competition.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish seabird snap earns £100k grand prize in global photography contest

AN image captured in Scotland of a gannet smashing through the water at 100 km per hour in the Shetland Islands has earned a British photographer…

Daily Mirror

Shetland season 7: Why is Douglas Henshall leaving the BBC series?

The BBC’s Shetland is set to return in August, with Douglas Henshall once again leading the cast. Sadly, it is the last time he is doing so, but the series will continue without him

Evening Standard

Seal attempts to hide from killer whales in rare footage

Footage captured in Shetland shows harbour seal trying to evade a pod of hungry killer whales

The National (Scotland)

'Extra special' drone footage sees killer whales hunt seal in Shetland mussel farm

A SEAL being hunted by a group of whales attempted to seek sanctuary by hiding in a mussel farm – and it was all captured on camera.

Daily Record

Scotland's best beach is incredible but it isn't actually on the mainland

Holidu has just named its Top 50 beaches in the UK, with St Ninian's Beach on Shetland coming up top for Scotland.

Daily Record

Family in awe after watching incredible orca pod hunt up close on Shetland

Little daughter Sula, 7, was so scared she burst into tears.

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