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Licenses now needed for short-term lets
Hosts who operate short-term accommodation lets in Shetland must now be licenced, as part of a new mandatory scheme across Scotland.
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Young Shetland Writer 2022 winners announced
The winners of Shetland Library’s ‘Young Shetland Writer 2022’ competition were announced at Mareel on Wednesday evening, as part of Wordplay, Shetland’s Festival of Literature.
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Shetland Business Transition Fund
Shetland Islands Council has established a Business Transition Fund to support and incentivise businesses to adapt to new ways of working or make investment to remain competitive.
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Shetland Climate Week details announced
The full programme of events for Shetland Climate Week has been announced, offering nine days of local events and showcases exploring ways to tackle climate change.
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Sheep dipping information evening
Anyone keeping sheep in Shetland is invited to a free online event to learn more about sheep scab disease, the dipping of sheep and to ask questions to an expert panel.
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“Safer Islander” event at AHS
The first ever “Safer Islander” event will take place at Anderson High School tomorrow, with contributions from the emergency services and workplace partners.
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Fernlea celebrates 30 years of care
Fernlea Care Home has reached a milestone of providing care in Whalsay for 30 years.
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Book of Condolence available this weekend
Ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth on Monday, the Book of Condolence will remain available this weekend for the public to sign at Lerwick Town Hall.
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Bank Holiday – State Funeral of HM The Queen
Schools and Council offices across Shetland will be closed on Monday 19th September – a Bank Holiday across the United Kingdom for the State Funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
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HM King Charles III – Proclamation
The Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III as monarch will be read outside Lerwick Town Hall tomorrow afternoon.