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Mootie's Hoos a selection of works for sale by Helen Acklam
In response to the high interest in Helen Acklam’s exhibition, we have listed the pieces still available for sale here.
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'Mootie’s Hoos' exhibition opening in photos
Helen Acklam’s exhibition 'Mootie’s Hoos' opened this weekend in the Gadderie. The gallery has been transformed into a calming, ...
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Who was Janet Courtney?
It’s that time in August now, the new school term is near, new experiences, people, and challenges. For many Shetland children, a ...
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Mootie’s Hoos opens this weekend at Shetland Museum and Archives
Shetland Museum and Archives is proud to present Mootie’s Hoos, an emotive new exhibition by Scottish-based artist Helen Acklam, ...
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A New Chapter for Bressay Lighthouse
Shetland Amenity Trust is preparing to release Bressay Lighthouse for sale, working with Savills estate agents to find a new custodian ...
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From Peatlands to Petrels
Shetland Amenity Trust is inviting the public to experience Shetland’s extraordinary natural heritage through two very special, ...
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New Archaeological Toys on Display
We're delighted to unveil our latest archaeology display, Play in the Past, a fascinating new focus case that explores the timeless ...
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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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