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What's on at our heritage sites this summer
We have listed all the events, workshops, open days and tours taking place at the Shetland Museum & Archives, Shetland Crofthouse ...
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New Collections Manager appointed at Shetland Museum and Archives
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Hawkins as the new Collections Manager at Shetland Museum and Archives
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Spirit of Places - a selection of works for sale by Ron Sandford
In response to the local and national interest in Ron Sandford's exhibition, Spirit of Places, we have listed the pieces still ...
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World War II Audio Recordings from Shetlanders
Within our archive collection we hold a number of 1940s war time audio recordings of local men and women who worked and fought during ...
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Opening event of Ron Sandford’s new exhibition draws a big crowd
We’re delighted to announce that Ron Sandford’s exhibition, Spirit of Places, is now on display in Da Gadderie. There was a real ...
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VE80 - a night to remember
We had the most incredible evening at the museum on Thursday 8th May, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day in style and spirit.
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Ron Sandford’s ‘Spirit of Places’ opens this weekend at Shetland Museum and Archives
The Shetland Museum’s Gadderie space will be transformed by Spirit of Places, a wide-ranging exhibition by Yell-based artist Ron ...
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Memories of VE Day 80 years ago
The eighth of May is the eightieth anniversary of the Victory in Europe. Plans for the seventy-fifth anniversary in 2020 were largely ...
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Treasure Trove Coming to Shetland this May
Scotland’s Treasure Trove Unit is set to visit Shetland this May for a two-day programme of events celebrating the islands’ rich ...
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VE Day Celebration at Shetland Museum and Archives
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Shetland Museum and Archives will host a special evening event on Thursday 8 May, inviting the ...
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Remembering Christina Jamieson this International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day we’re remembering just one of the many pioneering women in Shetland’s history, ...
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Shetland Museum unveils ‘Seen Furt’ in new photographic exhibition inspired by Shetland’s outdoors
Shetland Museum and Archives is delighted to announce the opening of an inspiring new exhibition, Seen Furt, a photographic exhibition ...
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Up Helly Aa 2025 Round Up
The Shetland Museum & Archives was full of activity last week as we celebrated Up Helly Aa. There is always such a lively atmosphere ...
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Expressions of Interest - Lease of Café at Shetland Museum and Archives
Shetland Amenity Trust is seeking expressions of interest from experienced operators to run a café in Hay’s Dock at Shetland Museum ...
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Viking Age Sword Pommel - an exciting addition to our collection
Shetland Museum was recently awarded an exciting Viking Age find through the Treasure Trove process – a beautiful copper alloy sword ...
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