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Celebrating Valda Grieve this International Women’s Day
Valda was an incomer to Whalsay in 1933, when she moved there with her young son Michael to join her husband. Born in Cornwall in ...
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Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and Whalsay - Event Programme
The story of Hugh MacDiarmid and Valda in Whalsay continues to inspire nearly a century on. Discover their legacy through a vibrant ...
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We are hiring!
If you’re passionate about Shetland’s cultural heritage and want to make a real difference helping to protect, celebrate and share ...
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New exhibition celebrates gifted Shetland craftsman, Bobby Simpson
A special exhibition celebrating the life and crafting skills of Robert Gilbert Blance Simpson (1928 – 1974) opens at Shetland ...
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Up Helly Aa 2026 - what's on at the Shetland Museum
Join us at the Shetland Museum & Archives as we celebrate Up Helly Aa 2026 with extended opening times, Origins of UHA tours, a food ...
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Shetland Amenity Trust unveils Up Helly Aa 2026 events
The fiery season will soon return and Shetland Amenity Trust is preparing a varied programme of events and ...
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November Round Up
From heritage events and restoration projects to new additions in the archives and activities from schools and families, here's a look ...
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September & October Monthly Round-Up
What a whirlwind the past couple of months have been at the Shetland Amenity Trust. From welcoming school groups to hosting tours to ...
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The Story of the Black Book
This week’s 'Shetland Spooky Stories' event was a big hit. One tale that especially gripped our audience was 'The Black Book', ...
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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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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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