
The Council's Climate Change Programme have planned an assortment of activities to support Scotland’s Climate Week to highlight the impacts that Climate Change will have on Shetland, as well as what we can do to tackle it.
The full schedule of what’s on is listed below, but be sure to check the SIC’s Facebook and Twitter for more information and advice throughout the week.
Members of the Climate Change Programme teams will be at all of the events, but you can also contact us throughout the week if you have any questions about the events.
Please note that all events outdoors may be cancelled or relocated due to weather conditions on the day, please be sure to check the Council's social media for any updates.
Events
Shetland Energy Showcase
Saturday 24 September
Lerwick Town Hall
Lerwick
11:00 – 17:00
NB: All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Shetland Energy Showcase
WDC Shorewatch Open Survey
Tuesday 27 September
The Knab
Lerwick
14:00 – 16:00
NB: Please remember to bring coats. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Oceans and Climate Change
Young People in Climate Action
Big Beach Bruck Pick Up
Wednesday 28 September
East Burra Beach (choose your starting point and Google Maps will direct you to the beach)
16:00 – 18:00
NB: Please remember to bring suitable coats, footwear, and heavy-duty gloves. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Marine Waste, Pollution and Climate Change
Film: 2040
Thursday 29 September
Mareel (Book)
Lerwick
19:45
All are invited to stay on for a discussion about the film with members of the SIC Climate Change Programme teams.
Climate Change in Film
Shetland Seafood Showcase and Tasting
Friday 30 September
Lerwick Town Hall
Lerwick
11:00 – 14:00
We'll have pelagic fish, monkfish tails, salmon, mussels, and potentially scallops and crab, as well as coffee donated from Blyde Welcome.
NB: All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Sustainable Dining in Shetland
Transition Turriefield Tour
Saturday 1 October
Transition Turriefield
Sandness
10:00 or 14:30
Please email info@turriefieldveg.co.uk to book your place in advance, or visit Turriefield Events
NB: Please remember to bring suitable coats and footwear. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Growing Food in Shetland
Shetland Energy Showcase
Saturday 1 October
Brae Community Hall
Brae
11:00 – 17:00
NB: All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Shetland Energy Showcase
Girlsta Peatland Restoration Site Tour
Sunday 2 October
Girlsta (choose your starting point and Google Maps will direct you to the parking area)
12:00 – 13:00
NB: Please remember to bring suitable coats and footwear. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Bogs and the Bees
Shetland Nature Showcase and Sunday Tea
Sunday 2 October
Whiteness and Weisdale Hall
Haggersta, Whiteness
12:00 – 15:30
NB: All children must be accompanied by an adult
The Bogs and the Bees
Ness of Sound Farm Open Day
Monday 3 October
Ness of Sound Farm
Ness of Sound, Lerwick
13:00 – 16:00
NB: Please remember to bring suitable coats and footwear. All children must be accompanied by an adult