Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, has announced his intention to stand as a candidate for first minister in the Scottish parliament.

A study, led by scientists at the Scottish Association for Marine Science, will investigate for the first time how marine pollutants, including pharmaceuticals and forever chemicals, move through the ocean web, or food chain, and can ultimately reach people through seafood consumption.

Scottish government proposals to extend enhanced greening measures to areas of permanent grassland have been paused after pressure from crofters and farmers in island and remote rural areas.

It still looks as if just over 20 yachts will take part in the Shetland Race this year, with late entries accepted until the 1st of June for an extra fee.

The Shetland Islands Council’s environmental health service has received notification from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency that blue-green algae is present in Aithsness Loch.

The fourth Shetland Climate Festival, in September, will have with a new performance zone, a repair café and a series of workshops and talks.