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Marking Women in Maritime Day: Stories from Shetland’s Ferry Crews

I started about 10 years ago and I do remember that first week, little girls looking out the car window at me, lots of women sticking the thumb up at me, which was really nice.

“We thought we wouldn’t get anything, because we’re so remote” - Fostering at the very end of Yell

Living at the very end of Yell, Fiona shares how fostering has worked for her family, offering short‑term, respite and longer‑term care despite the challenges of remoteness.

'One of the best things we've ever done' - How Laura and Joe made fostering work around their lives

When they first spoke about the idea of registering to become foster carers, several people in their social circle cautioned Laura Kerr and Joe Najduch against the idea.

'It really does change you for the better' - How patience and trust helped transform both Anna and Sebastian’s lives through fostering

“If you have a loving heart and a spare bedroom, I would say get in touch with fostering – I’ve never looked back,” says Anna Forbes.

'We've provided a lot of love' - Meet Ann and Ian, experienced Foster Carers who have opened their home to children in need for the last 15 years.

Recently retired Lerwick couple Ann and Ian share their experience as long‑time foster carers, offering stability, routine and care to children of all ages through short and longer‑term placements.

Could you offer a stable home to a child in need? Meet the team supporting Shetland’s Foster Carers

The family placement team has launched a renewed appeal for folk who are interested in becoming a foster carer to vulnerable children and young people to get in touch.

Call blockers help to prevent financial harm

The installation of more than 250 call blocking devices to prevent phone scams is helping to protect people in Shetland from financial harm.

"A little compassion can go a long way"

Rehabilitation, reducing stigma and giving people a second chance were among the key themes of a powerful conference on community justice held earlier this month.

'It could happen to anybody: you, somebody you love, somebody really close to you' - Recovery month events celebrate recovery and tackle stigma

The Shetland Recovery Hub and Community Network is again hosting a succession of events to help raise awareness and tackle stigma relating to alcohol and other drug dependency.

Celebrating Shetland’s Young Changemakers at the 2025 Saltire Awards

At this year’s Saltire Awards, Shetland’s young people once again demonstrated the power of passion, purpose, and community spirit.