https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:39:17 +0000 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:39:17 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3990/cullivoe-primary-school-receives-good-hmie-inspection- The inspection report for Cullivoe Primary School has been published today by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3989/drop-in-sessions-for-burravoe-and-skeld-primary-schools Anyone interested in finding out more about ongoing Options Appraisals for Burravoe Primary School and Skeld Primary School is being invited to public drop-in sessions in the next fortnight.  Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3988/outdoor-clothing-swap-shop-returns-with-new-saturday-date The popular Outdoor Clothing Swap Shop will return this autumn, encouraging folk to donate unwanted winter clothing and waterproofs, for people to enjoy nature and stay active in the colder months. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3987/views-sought-on-future-options-for-burravoe-and-skeld-primary-schools Shetland Islands Council is seeking views on the future of Burravoe and Skeld Primary Schools. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3986/operational-note-resurfacing-and-blasting-works-a970-ladies-drive-junction Shetland Islands Council’s Roads Service will next week begin resurfacing an 800-metre stretch of road north of Lerwick, near the junction of Ladies Drive with the A970 main road. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3985/first-company-signs-up-to-the-shetland-development-charter Shetland Aerogenerators Ltd signs the Shetland Development Charter. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3984/shetland-sports-awards-2026 The Shetland Sports Awards are returning to celebrate local sporting successes achieved across the past year. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3983/deputy-convener-and-lord-lieutenant-pay-tribute-to-the-passing-of-king-harald-v-of-norway Local tributes have been paid to King Harald V of Norway, who has died earlier today in Oslo, aged 89.  Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3982/new-mobile-library-van-for-shetland-library Shetland Library today unveiled a new library van, offering improved mobile library services to rural areas across Shetland.  Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3981/summer-of-sport-2026-scores-big-across-shetland This year’s Summer of Sport programme recorded over 5000 attendances, as children, young people and families embraced an active summer. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3980/young-shetland-writer-2026-winners-announced The winners of this year’s Young Shetland Writer competition have been announced by Shetland Library.   Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3979/cruise-tourism-views-sought-from-local-businesses- As part of a wider socio-economic study of the cruise tourism market in Shetland, consultants working for Shetland Islands Council are seeking input from local businesses and organisations. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3978/two-new-directors-at-shetland-islands-council Two significant appointments have been made as part of Shetland Islands Council’s ongoing management restructure. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3977/young-people-sought-for-scottish-youth-parliament Young people in Shetland aged 14 to 25 are being invited to put themselves forward for election to the next term of the Scottish Youth Parliament.  Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3976/livestock-owners-urged-to-take-bluetongue-virus-precautions With recent news of the first Bluetongue virus cases now among sheep in Scotland, local livestock owners are being advised to be vigilant when they purchase animals during the Autumn sales. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3975/are-you-registered-to-vote- Residents in Shetland are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.  Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3974/roads-notice-oil-spill-a970-near-black-gaet-junction The Council's Roads Service is aware this morning of an oil spill on the A970, south of the Black Gaet junction, and asks drivers to take particular care on this route.   Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:24:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3973/residents-temporarily-decanted-from-isleshavn-care-home-yell Due to staffing issues, a decision has been taken to temporarily transfer a small number of residents from Isleshavn Care Home to other care settings. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3972/exam-results-day-for-secondary-pupils-in-shetland- Across Shetland today, 599 secondary pupils will receive their exam results from Qualifications Scotland – the new exam body which replaced the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in December 2025 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:03:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3971/programme-revealed-for-the-2026-shetland-climate-festival The 2026 Shetland Climate Festival programme has been launched – with a repair café, cookery demonstrations, and a variety of exhibitors and workshops. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0100