Shetland2 days agoWorld's largest heavy lift vessel carries oil platform to ShetlandThe Pioneering Spirit is 1253ft long and 407ft wide with a 5,000 tonne crane for lifting the topsides of platforms.2 days ago8 days agoConsultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil fieldSupporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.8 days ago14 Aug 2026Britpop legends Ash take 'bit of a trek' to headline Shetland festivalRising North will bring a weekend of live music to venues across Lerwick, with acts like Pale Waves and Ash on the line-up.14 Aug 202613 Aug 2026I started gambling aged seven, now I help others overcome addictionA recovering gambling addict describes the difficulty in getting help in a Scottish island.13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026I started gambling at seven - mobile betting was like Vegas in my pocketA recovering gambling addict describes the difficulty in getting help in parts of rural Scotland.13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Amateur team to make 700-mile round trip for cup tie in ShetlandStewarton Annick Ladies FC have spent three weeks raising about £15,000 to cover travelling to Shetland.13 Aug 202610 Aug 2026PM faces pressure as Jackdaw licence consultation closesA consultation on Jackdaw, a gas field 150 miles east of Aberdeen, will close on Monday.10 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on holdThe launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Frequency of Inverness to islands flights to be restoredLoganair reduced the services to Stornoway, Kirkwall and Sumburgh last month.6 Aug 2026...
