Fishing body hails contribution of long-standing vice-chairman
Shetland skipper David Hutchison has stood down as vice-chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association after 15 years in the role.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
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People will get used to the turbines but what are the benefits? Islanders share their views on the Viking turbines
WITH the Viking Energy turbines going up at some considerable speed, islanders on both sides of the argument over the controversial project will have to get used to the new reality. While getting used to the turbines in time is one thing, islanders opposed to the plans felt that...
Source: shetnews.co.uk
Huge sperm whale gets lost off Shetland
The whale, thought to be an adult male, measured around 45 feet and had no signs of injury. It is believed to have got lost and ended up in waters much too shallow for its species.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Six-hour rescue releases Shetland sperm whale to deeper waters after 10 days
A sperm whale in Shetland has finally been moved to deeper waters after a six-hour rescue through hail and snow.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Whiteness sperm whale could be in trouble
ENVIRONMENTALISTS in Shetland are anxiously watching the movements of a huge sperm whale that is in danger of stranding at Whiteness Voe. Wildlife enthusiasts were delighted yesterday (Monday) when 45-foot animal could be watched and photographed from the shoreline at South...
Source: shetnews.co.uk
More than £2000 goes to good causes at Caithness Autocross Club's season-ending fun event
PICTURES: Members of Caithness Autocross Club rounded off their successful 2021 season by presenting more than £2000 to good causes locally.
Source: johnogroat-journal.co.uk