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Britain approves controversial Rosebank oil field

Britain has given the go-ahead to the development of Rosebank in the North Sea. Located 130 kilometres northwest of the Shetland Islands, it's the largest untapped oil field in the UK and is estimated to contain up to 300 million barrels of crude. The government argues Rosebank will help bolster…

France 24

From wildlife to adventure: six reasons to visit the Scottish islands this autumn

Whether you want to spot seals or lunch on langoustines, the Scottish islands have much to offer this autumn – it’s time to be inspired to plan your visit …

The Guardian - UK

In brief: The Details; Uprooting; Ponies at the Edge of the World – review

A feverish novel about memory and relationships; a gardener’s attempt to put down roots; and how Shetland reshaped a researcher’s view of nature and community

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Memes about animal resistance are everywhere — here’s why you shouldn’t laugh off rebellious orcas and sea otters too quickly

Memes galore centered on the “orca revolution” have inundated the online realm. They gleefully depict orcas launching attacks on boats in the Strait of Gibraltar and off the Shetland coast.

The Conversation

Diane Arbus on tour, recasting a Jewish myth, and capital works – the week in art

The great American photographer goes on show in Shetland, Sebastian Thomas remakes the Golem and economics gets a blockbuster – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

Government deletes Scotland map after glaring error pointed out

THE Scottish Government has been forced to delete a social media post after a glaring error on a map of the country – which may have even been…

The National (Scotland)

Bronze Age cemetery discovered at future UK rocket launch site

An Early Bronze Age ritual cremation cemetery has been found at the SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland

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‘The coast is vast and the skies overwhelming’: readers’ choose their favourite UK coastlines

Our tipsters revel in stretches of coast from Shetland to Cornwall offering wilderness, history and nostalgia

The Guardian - UK

Banks warned over financing of Rosebank's developer

A decision on the potential approval of the controversial oil field off Shetland is expected imminently

Insider UK

RNLI lifeboat rescues stranded yacht during Shetland races completing 900th launch

The RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat was called in by the UK Coastguard this morning after the 12-metre Norwegian yacht stalled near Bressay marina.

Daily Record

New windfarm could be used to power North Sea oilfield

Electricity generated on Shetland could be used to fuel the proposed Rosebank field, instead of homes

The Guardian - UK

Shetland spaceport plans include new hotel and visitor centre

A new hotel and visitor centre are planned for the island of Unst in Shetland as part of the work to create a spaceport at the northern-most tip of…

The National (Scotland)

Shetland’s SaxaVord spaceport ‘weeks away’ from recognition

Owner Frank Strang says the first launch will be ‘two fingers’ to his spaceport’s opponents.

The Independent UK

Shetland spaceport ‘weeks away’ from recognition

Owner says imminent launch is 'two fingers to the people who tried to put us out of business'

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Daily Mirror

Orca 'rams into man's boat' off British coast for first time in UK

A 72-year old Dutch retired physicist saw his vessel's stern rammed near the Shetland Islands as he fished for mackerel en route to Bergen, Norway

The Guardian - UK

Orca rams into yacht off Shetland in first such incident in northern waters

Cetacean exhibits same behaviour towards vessel in North Sea that has been seen in Iberian orca population

Daily Record

Scotland's best beaches named at top 2023 awards as 52 win title - full list

The 2023 winners of Scotland's Beach Award have been announced, with 52 scenic spots all around the country named in the awards — from Shetland to the Scottish Borders.

The National (Scotland)

Shetland teens thrilled as Harry Styles flies their flag on Murrayfield stage

HARRY Styles flew Shetland's flag at an Edinburgh concert after an adoring fan threw it on stage.

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The Guardian - UK

Whisper it, but Scotland is on the verge of becoming a space superpower

Despite the demise of Virgin Orbit, the UK’s first spaceports should open in 2024

The Independent UK

School evacuated after historic ordnance brought into building

The item was found on the beach near Scalloway Primary School on Shetland.

Daily Record

Bomb squad evacuate Shetland primary school after suspicious item found

A cordon has been placed around the area as parents were called to pick up their children.

Glasgow Live

BBC drama Shetland filming in Glasgow tomorrow and public warned of road closures

Various roads will be closed in the city tomorrow as BBC hit drama Shetland continues filming for their latest series coming to screens at the end of the year.

Insider UK

Government invests £4 million in island improvement projects

Various projects are designed to boost tourism, infrastructure and jobs in remote regions

AFP

Shetland knitters lament fading island tradition

Lerwick (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Hazel Tindall sits in the armchair of her living room, her fingers moving with speed and precision as her knitting needles click together and the brightly-coloured yarn in her lap takes shape.

The National (Scotland)

Co-op 'disappointed' at scrapping of two new stores on Scottish island

THE CO-OP says it is “disappointed” that plans have been scrapped for two new stores in Shetland...

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