Strathclyde University partners with Shetland renewables project
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SHETLAND Islands Council leader Steven Coutts has questioned some of the conclusions of a report that ranked the islands among the worst local authority areas in the country for investment and infrastructure.
The UK Prosperity Index for 2021, drawn up by the Legatum Institute, placed Shetland near the bottom of 379 local authority areas in terms of its attractiveness to investors (361st), the quality of its infrastructure (378th), living conditions (361st) and the openness of its economy (377th).
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However the islands came near the top of the league table for inclusiveness (12th), safety and security (3rd), personal freedom (8th) and natural environment (15th), while it also placed relatively highly as 72nd in terms of enterprise conditions.
Tall Ships Races to Return to Lerwick in the Shetland Islands in 2023
11th May 2021
The prestigious Tall Ships Races are set to return to Lerwick Harbour in 2023
Credit: Ryan Leith
Lerwick has been selected for the third time to be a host port for the spectacular Tall Ships Races.
Sail Training International, the operator of the Tall Ships Races, has today (Tuesday 11 May) announced the selected host ports for the 2023 series, with the Races expected to visit Lerwick, the only Scottish location, from 26-29 July. The isles previously hosted the event in 1999 and 2011.
Shetland Islands Council has led the isles successful bid, in partnership with Lerwick Port Authority and Shetland Tall Ships Limited, which will undertake delivery of the event locally. Many other organisations are supporting the event, including EventScotland, part of VisitScotland s Events Directorate, and Sail Training Shetland.