The Latest Breaking News from Shetland

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…

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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