Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

Following the success of the flapper skate photo database, NatureScot has launched a free SkateSpotter mobile app to build a better picture on how the flapper skate is faring around the coasts of Scotland. The flapper skate, Europe’s largest skate species, is considered critically endangered, but there is anecdotal evidence that there are increasing numbers around Shetland.

Iceland based Hefring Marine has announced the launch of its new mobile app to help marine professionals, including fishing boat operators, to improve safety, efficiency and performance.

The Orkney Islands Council’s trading standards has issued a warning about possible scams related to the upcoming International Island Games in Orkney.

Local holders of cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin, have been reminded that must provide personal details to crypto service providers by January or face penalties of up to £300.

Working on the upgrade to the Grutness ferry terminal, as part of the £45.4 million Fair Isle ferry replacement project, is the multicat, utility, vessel Paul D, which entered the Thamescraft fleet as a brand-new vessel in February.

Shetland Arts is presenting an evening of poetry and storytelling from poets Hollie McNish, Michael Pedersen and Roseanne Watt in Mareel next week.

A group of young Shetland musicians are showcasing their talent in Finland this week as part of a musical exchange between the Shetland Folk Festival and the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival.

If you are being bothered by house-flies, you are not alone. There are reports of higher than usual numbers of flies over a wide area of Shetland.