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Winter Sports
We’ve had a fine spell of weather of late, snowy, frosty, crispy. Out for a walk one day I was told someone had been spotted skiing, ...
Read moreWhy hunt fowl?
As part of the Between Islands project, Shetland’s new online exhibition, ‘Fair Game’ examines three customs that are now ...
Read moreMissing Crowds
Today is the last Tuesday in January and would traditionally be Up Helly Aa day 2021. This is a much anticipated date for many ...
Read moreUp Helly Aa has a most interesting history
With the cancellation of Up Helly Aa there will be no torchlit procession, galley burning or all night partying this year. These ...
Read more'Fair Game’ a major new online exhibition launched as part of the Between Islands project
The project highlights the historical cultural links between the islands of Shetland, Orkney, and the Outer Hebrides, while exploring ...
Read moreMuseum and Archives to remain closed
Shetland Museum and Archives will remain closed to the public after the festive period due to the latest advice from NHS Shetland on ...
Read moreNew Baltic ware collection on display for the first time at Shetland Museum
A collection of colourful Skovi Kapps which highlight Shetland’s trading and maritime links with Russia during the 19th century is ...
Read moreNew winter opening times at the Shetland Museum and Archives
The Shetland Museum and Archives have announced new opening times that will come into effect on Saturday 28th November. The aim is to ...
Read moreFair Isle Chairs on display in Da Gadderie
An exciting new exhibition of Fair Isle Chairs by local carpenter Eve Eunson is on display in Da Gadderie in Lerwick. In collaboration ...
Read moreTears of joy and appreciation for peerie hansels
Shetland students on the mainland will be receiving a ‘Peerie Hansel fae Hame’ this week as part of the Shetland Amenity Trust’s ...
Read moreAppeal: A Peerie Hansel Fae Hame
The Shetland Community would like to express its support by sending a peerie hansel (gift) from home to the estimated 400 students ...
Read moreShetland Museum and Archives - Reopening Plans
The Shetland Museum and Archives plans to reopen to the public on Thursday 16th July with a new booking system and measures in place ...
Read moreOur commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity
The death of George Floyd has prompted a global outpouring of grief and anger that we, as an integral part of society, cannot ignore. ...
Read moreEvents Postponed
The Shetland Amenity Trust have announced that its key annual events will all be postponed until next year. Due to the current ...
Read moreShetland Wool Week 2020 Patron & Hat Pattern Launched
The Shetland Wool Week patron for 2020 has been named today as Shetland knitwear designer, Wilma Malcolmson, who is internationally ...
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