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Keep up to date with new stories and details of what our researchers are doing to preserve and promote Shetland's heritage and culture.
Keep up to date with new stories and details of what our researchers are doing to preserve and promote Shetland's heritage and culture.
Shetland Museum and Archives is proud to present our latest exhibition, ‘From This Day Forward’ a celebration of Shetland Weddings ...
Read moreWith enquiring minds and a thirst to discover more about the story of St Magnus and the medieval church in Orkney and Shetland we set ...
Read moreAn important part of the Lace Assessment Project is to catalogue each object to a level where its description will distinguish it from ...
Read moreDo you have what it takes to deliver a great café offering in a 5 star Visitor Attraction? We work hard to feed the imagination of ...
Read moreOur project team for the Lace Assessment Project is myself as Project Leader, Tracey Hawkins, our trusted and dynamic Collections ...
Read moreThings are moving forward with our joint project with local geologist Allen Fraser looking at the vibrant red sandstone built into the ...
Read moreA small bright red sandstone altar found recently at Eshaness has sparked a mystery here at the Museum.
Read moreSome of the most often heard sounds in our first floor gallery are the oohs and aahs from visitors viewing Shetland fine knitted lace. ...
Read moreFive hundred years after the dazzling genius of Hans Holbein, a painting by one of the greatest portraitists of all time can now be ...
Read moreThe 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 ...
Read moreShetland Museum and Archives is working with other local agencies and young people as part of the Year of Young People in 2018.
Read moreClothing store, Oasis, has launched a new winter range, including knitwear inspired by Shetland Museum and Archives textile ...
Read moreThe Shetland Museum Boat Shed has had a transformation with the departure of the Oceanic Lifeboat - a long term resident during her ...
Read moreA new exhibition has been unveiled telling the story of the whaling ship, Diana. The display has been curated by pupils from P4/5 and ...
Read moreTo celebrate the milestone 10th birthday, Shetland Museum and Archives staff are hosting a day of birthday celebrations on Saturday ...
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