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The breathtaking beach with aquamarine sea you will never believe is in Scotland

There are lots of beautiful places across Scotland, but this beach arguably takes top spot.

Daily Record

First picture of Scots pensioner killed in horror crash in Shetland

Kathleen McLachlan suffered serious injuries in a collision on Pier Road, Walls, Shetland shortly after 1.10pm on Friday, March 17.

Daily Record

Scots crime author Denise Mina to have Morrow books adapted into multi-series TV show

David Kane, who is the lead writer on the BBC drama Shetland, is working alongside the East Kilbride author on the project.

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The Scottish islands you need to visit this spring according to VisitScotland

With spring finally here, VisitScotland has shared a list of the Scottish islands that are well worth a visit — from the faraway Shetland archipelago to Cumbrae close to the mainland.

Daily Record

'We need systemic change': What might Shetland's energy future look like?

AN energy expert based in Shetland has said “systemic change” is needed in order to create an “affordable, reliable and resilient” energy…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's rural communities face energy bills double the UK average

SCOTLAND’S remote and rural communities are facing annual energy bills of more than double the UK average, with the cost of living crisis having a…

The National (Scotland)

Best BBC dramas — all the must-see shows on iPlayer

Our guide to all the very best BBC dramas available to stream on iPlayer right now.

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Coronation bank holiday rejected by cost-cutting council

The coronoation bank holiday, scheduled for Monday May 8, was unanimously rejected by Shetland councillors

The Independent UK

No coronation bank holiday for public sector workers on Shetland – councillors

Councillors agreed not to grant the day off due to the financial implications that an additional day’s holiday would have.

The Independent UK

Scottish council rejects bank holiday for King's coronation

COUNCIL workers in Shetland will not be given a bank holiday on the Monday after the King’s coronation in May.

The National (Scotland)

Shetland stars tease 'very different' season 8 after Douglas Henshall departure

Ashley Jensen will be playing a new detective named DI Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the Isles after 20 years working for the Met in London.

Daily Record

Shetland prepares for largest Up Helly Aa with women to participate for first time

THOUSANDS of people are gathering for the main Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland, with women set to take part in the squads for the first time.

The National (Scotland)

Shetland set for Up Helly Aa festival with women in squads for first time

The event is traditionally held on the last Tuesday in January.

The Independent UK

Nova doubles the size of Shetland tidal array

Installation of the fifth and sixth turbines makes it the array with the largest number of turbines in the world

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Five of the best still to come at Celtic Connections

Here are five top picks for Celtic Connections...

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Shetland sends short-film plea to Norway over oil field plans

SHETLANDERS have sent a “message in a bottle” plea to Norway to oppose development of a controversial oil field.

The Independent UK

Levelling up funding boosts 10 projects across Scotland

The projects include a new ferry for the Fair Isle on Shetland.

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Wednesday briefing: Does failure to launch spell the end of the UK’s space ambitions?

In today’s newsletter: The first rocket mission from the UK didn’t reach orbit, but industry leaders explain why the burgeoning field is ready for liftoff – and what comes next

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Why are Scotland’s dairy products vanishing from supermarkets?

WHILE we are being careful with our

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Power fully restored to 5000 homes in Shetland after snow storm caused outages

MORE than 5000 homes in Shetland have been reconnected to the electricity network a week after snow storms caused widespread outages across the…

Daily Record

Hundreds in Shetland still without power six days after weather destroyed lines

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

The Independent UK

Around 350 homes suffer sixth day without power

Engineers have been working to reconnect properties in Shetland.

The Independent UK

Snows disrupts travel and closes schools amid weather warnings

A yellow weather warning is in force across much of Scotland.

Evening Standard

Author Ann Cleeves’ laptop containing draft of novel found in snow in Shetland

Crime writer Ann Cleeves appealed for help after losing the device during a blizzard in Shetland.

Daily Record

Shetland author Ann Cleeves loses laptop containing next novel in Scots island snow

The novelist appealed for help after losing the computer, which she feared may have fallen out of her bag as she made her way through Lerwick in wintry conditions on Monday.

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