Keep up to date with new stories and details of what our researchers are doing to preserve and promote Shetland's heritage and culture.
The Museum and Archives is managed by the Shetland Amenity Trust, a small charity caring for Shetland's natural and cultural heritage. It is free to visit the Museum and Archives and here we share our work with you through our blogs and news. Donations are welcomed to help the Trust care for the collections and our heritage both now and in the future.
Our project team for the Lace Assessment Project is myself as Project Leader, Tracey Hawkins, our trusted and dynamic Collections ...
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Things are moving forward with our joint project with local geologist Allen Fraser looking at the vibrant red sandstone built into the ...
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A small bright red sandstone altar found recently at Eshaness has sparked a mystery here at the Museum.
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Some of the most often heard sounds in our first floor gallery are the oohs and aahs from visitors viewing Shetland fine knitted lace. ...
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Five hundred years after the dazzling genius of Hans Holbein, a painting by one of the greatest portraitists of all time can now be ...
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The countdown has begun! We are delighted to say that today marks one week until the public opening of 'A Lady with a Squirrel and a ...
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Shetland Museum and Archives is working with other local agencies and young people as part of the Year of Young People in 2018.
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Clothing store, Oasis, has launched a new winter range, including knitwear inspired by Shetland Museum and Archives textile ...
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The Shetland Museum Boat Shed has had a transformation with the departure of the Oceanic Lifeboat - a long term resident during her ...
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A new exhibition has been unveiled telling the story of the whaling ship, Diana. The display has been curated by pupils from P4/5 and ...
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To celebrate the milestone 10th birthday, Shetland Museum and Archives staff are hosting a day of birthday celebrations on Saturday ...
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Eileen Brooke-Freeman will deliver a talk about the life of her ancestor Andrew Dishington Mathewson of East Yell (1799-1887) from her ...
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Shetland Museum and Archives have embraced the world of virtual reality with a new app available from VisitScotland.
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This December the Shetland Museum and Archives are focusing on the rare and unique Shetland book collection they look after for the ...
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School pupils will be engaging with the Gadderie exhibition in coming weeks.
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