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Research project commissioned to encourage locals to grow more aets!
Shetland Amenity Trust has commissioned a research project with two local straw makers to understand more about the growing of ...
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‘Logical Confusion’, a retrospective exhibition of Mike McDonnell opens at the Shetland Museum
An ambitious new exhibition dedicated to the artistry of well-known local artist Mike McDonnell opened this weekend at the Shetland ...
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New poetry book - ‘Love in Human Herts’
‘Love in Human Herts’, a new publication celebrating Vagaland’s finest poetry has been launched today by the Shetland Amenity ...
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The funny story behind some of Lerwick's street names
In the 1880s Lerwick was changing rapidly. As the great herring fishery of that era developed, there were new streets, and potential ...
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Film celebrating the achievements of Johnnie Notions launched by Shetland Museum and Archives
A new film which brings to life the incredible story of 18th century inoculation pioneer and Shetland crofter Johnnie Notions has been ...
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Keep a look out for Skeklers this Halloween
We had a great time at our recent Skeklers Hat workshop with local artist Eve Eunson in preparation for Halloween.
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Pre-school Activity Mornings
Bring your little explorers to the Shetland Museum & Archives for our heritage-filled fun sessions, designed especially for under 5's ...
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National Poetry Day
To celebrate National Poetry Day we asked assistant archivist (and poet) Mark Smith to uncover a hidden gem from the archives. This ...
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October Holiday Workshops
Join us this October Holidays for heritage inspired workshops and some spooky Halloween fun! From witchcraft to skeklers and faas ...
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Treasure Trove Comes to Shetland
Members of the public are invited to come along with their ‘treasures’ and meet experts from Scotland’s Treasure Trove Unit ...
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Bold exhibition featuring photography by legendary Diane Arbus opens at Shetland Museum and Archives
A new display of powerful and iconic photographs by Diane Arbus, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, opened ...
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Shetland Museum and Archives Launches New Online Archive Catalogue
A new online Archives catalogue has been launched today (Tuesday 8 August) at the Shetland Museum and Archives.
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CLOSED: Friday 12 noon - Sunday 12 noon
Shetland Museum and Archives will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 21 July until 12 noon on Sunday 23 July, due to a private ...
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A celebration of Shetland’s maritime heritage at the museum
Shetland’s maritime heritage will be at the heart of Shetland Museum and Archives’ summer programme, with a series of themed ...
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Alanbrooke and the Kearton Brothers
When archivist Angus Johnson started to read through his copy of Alanbrooke's War Diaries, he did some digging in the archives to see ...
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