Two new Directors at Shetland Islands Council
Two significant appointments have been made as part of Shetland Islands Council’s ongoing management restructure.
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Young people sought for Scottish Youth Parliament
Young people in Shetland aged 14 to 25 are being invited to put themselves forward for election to the next term of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Livestock owners urged to take Bluetongue virus precautions
With recent news of the first Bluetongue virus cases now among sheep in Scotland, local livestock owners are being advised to be vigilant when they purchase animals during the Autumn sales.
Are you registered to vote?
Residents in Shetland are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
Roads Notice – Oil spill, A970 near Black Gaet junction
The Council's Roads Service is aware this morning of an oil spill on the A970, south of the Black Gaet junction, and asks drivers to take particular care on this route.
Residents temporarily decanted from Isleshavn Care Home, Yell
Due to staffing issues, a decision has been taken to temporarily transfer a small number of residents from Isleshavn Care Home to other care settings.
Exam results day for secondary pupils in Shetland
Across Shetland today, 599 secondary pupils will receive their exam results from Qualifications Scotland – the new exam body which replaced the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in December 2025
Programme revealed for the 2026 Shetland Climate Festival
The 2026 Shetland Climate Festival programme has been launched – with a repair café, cookery demonstrations, and a variety of exhibitors and workshops.
Blue-green algae confirmed in Spiggie Loch, Dunrossness
Shetland Islands Council's Environmental Health Team has received notification that blue-green algae is present in Spiggie Loch.
New ZetTrans bus timetables to launch next month
ZetTrans, the transport strategy partnership for Shetland, today announces that new bus timetables will come into effect across Shetland from Monday 17 August 2026.