Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

The double-hulled heavy-lift construction vessel Pioneering Spirit has left Dales Voe heading for the K13 test platform. Earler this week the Pioneering Spirit landed pipes at the Dales Voe Base from further dismantling work on the Brent Charlie location, 70 nautical miles east-north-east of Unst.

Although the combined populations of Orkney and Shetland have grown by more than five and a half thousand in the last 20 years, Alistair Carmichael has warned the UK parliament of the risks of depopulation under certain circumstances. Mr Carmichael highlighted the importance of localised housing and infrastructure opportunities in maintaining populations across the isles.

The Shetland Islands Council’s environment and transport committee has considered a report on ferry resilience and this will now be considered by the full council.

Freda Leask is releasing her 6th original single Mandolin Man next Friday, the follow up to Old Man of Madison released in the spring. Mandolin Man was produced by Kris Drever and Tim Matthew and it was recorded and mixed at the Mareel Recording Studios with cover art photography by Alva Sim. Kris Drever also contributed harmony vocals and lead guitar.

A report led by researchers at Robert Gordon University and the Shetland Islands Council into the Shetland Anchor Project, which was established in 2018 to support families affected by rising living costs, has praised the project as dynamic and a leader in social action.

Beatrice Wishart has met with the cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop, to discuss a range of transport issues affecting Shetland.

The Lerwick Brewery won bronze for its Lerwick IPA in the Best British Style Ale category at the Scottish Beer Awards 2024.