Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

Beatrice Wishart has highlighted that Transport Scotland is seeking views on the NorthLink ferry services as part of the consultation called Community Needs Assessment for the Orkney and Shetland Islands, which is part of the Islands Connectivity Plan.

Alistair Carmichael has spoken on revelations at a hearing of the House of Commons environment, food and rural affairs select committee, that it was the Scottish government which sought the devolution of the Fisheries and Coastal Growth Fund, leading to Scottish fishermen being allocated 8 per cent of the fund.

After the alleged the misrepresentation of Fair Isle knitting in the first episode of the new Channel Four show Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter, there is now concern over AI generated videos, and AI generated text, misrepresenting Shetland.

An eye is being kept on several Russian factory trawlers, 100 nautical miles north-west of Shetland and just over the line between Faroese waters and UK waters.

The Lord-Lieutenant for Shetland, Lindsay Tulloch, has responded to Open Door Drama winning the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

After the closure of the Dales Lees road for more than three months to allow for the laying of the cable for SSEN Distribution’s Shetland North Reinforcement project, SSEN Distribution is now planning for the next stages of the Gremista to the Sullom Voe Terminal cable also to be installed along roads.

The Scottish Green member of the Scottish parliament for the Highlands & Islands, Ariane Burgess, has urged the Scottish government to go further in supporting rural and island communities by delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable bus services.