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USA 250: When the American Revolution Reached Shetland
The USA is holding a 250th anniversary celebration of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia approving their Declaration of ...
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Fresh perspective on J.D. Rattar’s enduring legacy unveiled in new anniversary exhibition
A fresh perspective on the pioneering work of one of Shetland’s most celebrated photographers is set to be unveiled this week as ...
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Summer Holiday Activities
Join us this summer for family-friendly events and workshops, with free drop-in activities and bookable sessions for all ages.
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Shetland archivist Brian Smith awarded honorary doctorate by University of Edinburgh
We are delighted to congratulate Shetland archivist Brian Smith, who has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of ...
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Shetland Museum and Library mark 60 years since opening of landmark building
This year marks a significant milestone in Shetland’s cultural history as both Shetland Library and Shetland Museum celebrate the ...
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'Outwith’ exhibition to conclude with special day of poetry, talks and film
Shetland Museum and Archives is inviting the public to join a special day of talks, discussion, poetry and film on Saturday 20 June to ...
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A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers
Volunteers’ Week takes place from 1–7 June each year. It’s an opportunity to recognise the incredible contribution volunteers ...
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Celebrating Outwith: A Programme of Talks, Poetry and Film (Sat 20 June)
Join us on Saturday 20 June for three special events marking the close of Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and Whalsay.
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Repacking our human remains collection
Jenny, our Curator of Archaeology, has been busy this month repacking our human remains collection with Dr Jess Thompson from National ...
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New exhibition celebrates 200 years of RSA art
Shetland Museum and Archives is marking the Royal Scottish Academy’s 200th anniversary with a special new exhibition celebrating the ...
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Shetland Stemovators
We were delighted to be part of Shetland’s Stemovators event which was held at the Shetland Museum on 23rd April
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The White Wife has found a new home
102 years since she came ashore in Yell, the White Wife has been restored and installed at the Old Haa Museum in Burravoe.
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Opening Highlights: Outwith Exhibition in Pictures
Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and Whalsay is now open at Shetland Museum and Archives running until 20 June 2026.
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Hugh MacDiarmid and Valda’s Whalsay story brought to life in new exhibition at Shetland Museum and Archives
Shetland Museum and Archives will open its new exhibition ‘Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and Whalsay’ to the public this Saturday (28 ...
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Easter Holiday Events
Join us this Easter for a special programme of family activities inspired by our upcoming exhibition Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and ...
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