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The Doull family to be Shetland Wool Week 2024 patrons with 'Islesburgh Toorie' pattern

THE Doull family, composed of Margaret and Addie Doull alongside their daughter Anne, has been nominated patrons of Shetland Wool Week 2024, writes Erin...

Folk invited to share memories and stories of whaling

FORMER whalers, their families and the wider community are being invited to take part in workshops in Lerwick next month and share stories about the industry....

St Ninian's treasure petition heading towards 1,000 signatures

A PETITION which asks for the St Ninian’s Isle treasure to be returned to Shetland is quickly reaching 1,000 signatures. It comes as councillors continue to discuss a fresh Shetland Museum service collections policy for the next five years. The policy regulates the acquisition...

Historical artefacts could return under new SIC policy | The Shetland Times Ltd

Also in the news: Johnnie Notions film, poppy display and more…

A NEW film which brings to life the story of 18th century inoculation pioneer and Shetland crofter Johnnie Notions has been launched by the Shetland Museum and Archives. Together with local film-makers JJ Jamieson and Liz Musser, the museum has created a short film to celebrate...

'Iconic' Pilot Us staying put, amenity trust says | The Shetland Times Ltd

Full survey planned as Pilot Us set to be moved indoors

THE HISTORIC Pilot Us fishing boat is set to be taken indoors - with hopes to carry out a 3D scan and full survey of the vessel. A public meeting was held at the Shetland Museum on Monday evening to allow people to have their say on the near-100 year old boat. Like the museum...

Also in the news: Pilot Us meeting, Alwyn oil and more…

A MEETING will be held next week to discuss the future of the historic ex-fishing boat Pilot Us. Shetland Amenity Trust, which is responsible for the boat, said: “We are currently reviewing the museum’s maritime collection and as part of that we are inviting anyone with an...

Maritime heritage to be celebrated at museum this summer

Meanwhile the suspended boats – taken down over safety concerns – are due to return to the museum after the summer

Hanging boats removed from museum due to 'safety issues'

THE WOODEN boats that were hanging from the ceiling in the Shetland Museum are now in storage because of safety concerns. The five traditional boats are now in storage after the safety issue became apparent as part of a scheduled maintenance programme, according to Shetland...