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Tom Daley invited to Shetland as Fair Isle community left 'shocked' over knitting row The Scotsman14:25Tom Daley Shetland UK Politics

'Up in arms': Furious Shetlanders hit out at new Tom Daley knitting show The National, Scotland18:46Tom Daley Shetland UK Politics

Army reservist visits Dutch Battlefield where Edinburgh grandfather fought the Nazis Edinburgh Live19:49Edinburgh Netherlands Scotland

Army reservist visits Dutch battlefield where grandfather fought Nazis ahead of Remembrance… Scottish Daily Express09:39Edinburgh Netherlands Scotland

OIC sign off partnership with national housing association to build 500 new homes The Orcadian16:56Orkney Housing Associations Scotland

‘No viable parties’ to run new £3m nursery The Orcadian09:58Orkney Housing Associations Scotland

Petition launched to expand fund for island businesses hit by ferry disruption Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald11:05Scotland

Fury as CalMac ferry chaos leads to days of disruption on one of Scotland's busiest routes Scottish Daily Express17:08Scotland

SIC chief executive salary set to rise £32k over two years after national review Shetland News09:36SIC Shetland

SIC to look at changes to management structure Shetland News16:10SIC Shetland

20 Best Fair Isle sweaters for winter Town & Country Magazine22:28

M&S sale drops 20% off 'beautifully soft' winter jumper that 'isn't itchy' Daily Record12:21

Cruise ship visits generate £40,000 in one year for Shetland Islands STV13:00Shetland Freedom of Information Scotland

SIC takes in nearly £40k from cruise visits this year – with Fair Isle the busiest harbour Shetland News12:28Shetland Freedom of Information Scotland

Getaway on Scottish island 'perfect to unwind' you can book for better than half price Daily Record15:39

Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland Third Force News08:46Shetland

Global cuisine meets local produce at sold-out Taste of Shetland event in Skeld Shetland News09:29Shetland

Poignant remembrance service in Bressay hears of some of the devastating losses during WW 1 and 2 Shetland News22:11Shetland

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Housing association plans 500 new homes for Orkney BBC11:41

In the last 4 hours

‘No viable parties’ to run new £3m nursery The Orcadian09:58

Sic chief executive salary set to rise £32k over two years after national review Shetland News09:36

Deerness Hall Hosts a thriving Friends of St Ninian’s Art & Craft Fair The Orkney News08:45

In the last 6 hours

Café Cùil, Isle of Skye: ‘The kids give their cheese toasties 20 out of 10’ The Observer06:08

Yesterday

Producers respond to claims Channel 4 knitting show was 'disrespectful' The Scottish Herald23:06 12-Nov-25

20 Best Fair Isle Sweaters for Winter Town & Country Magazine22:28 12-Nov-25

Salmon study, mackerel, Waspi and more… Shetland News16:57 12-Nov-25

OIC sign off partnership with national housing association to build 500 new homes The Orcadian16:56 12-Nov-25

Man charged in 'massive victory' for family of Scots mum killed on Greek island STV16:01 12-Nov-25

£400k to help transform Rothesay’s Royal Hotel Argyll Bute 2415:32 12-Nov-25

Tom Daley invited to Shetland as Fair Isle community left 'shocked' over knitting row The Scotsman14:25 12-Nov-25

From Olympics to Orkney – Ferguson aims to add Sportsperson prize to golden year Shetland News12:22 12-Nov-25

Petition launched to expand fund for island businesses hit by ferry disruption Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald11:05 12-Nov-25

MSP calls for public apology after Channel 4 show 'misrepresents Shetland' The National, Scotland10:28 12-Nov-25

Screen Scotland gave £240k to Tom Daley series criticised for Fair Isle mistakes The Scottish Herald10:00 12-Nov-25

Knitting charity launches Crowdfunder appeal Shetland News10:00 12-Nov-25

Global cuisine meets local produce at sold-out Taste of Shetland event in Skeld Shetland News09:29 12-Nov-25

Emma Roddick MSP : ECHR “a pillar to ensure human rights are upheld for the past 75 years.” The Orkney News07:41 12-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Krakens ‘will be a lot more competitive’ in Shetland rematch John O'Groat Journal, Scotland19:42 11-Nov-25

Marathon fundraising, poetry competition, young promoters and more… Shetland News18:53 11-Nov-25

Man with 'appalling' record jailed for knife attack BBC17:27 11-Nov-25

Fury as CalMac ferry chaos leads to days of disruption on one of Scotland's busiest routes Scottish Daily Express17:08 11-Nov-25

Why most Orkney councillors think twenty’s plenty in divisive 20mph vote The Press and Journal17:01 11-Nov-25

Local man jailed for more than six years for assault to severe injury Shetland News17:00 11-Nov-25

'Enchanting' Scottish seaside town with just 2500 people named among the best The National, Scotland15:59 11-Nov-25

Researchers baffled by 1,300-year-old Orkney remains: Were the Picts not wiped out? The Scottish Herald13:30 11-Nov-25

£130m secured for energy storage ‘stability island’ to bolster Scotland’s grid resilience The Scotsman12:43 11-Nov-25

Orkney 20mph proposals given go-ahead The Orcadian11:05 11-Nov-25

Man reported missing from England 'may have travelled to Ayrshire and on to Arran' Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald10:39 11-Nov-25

MSPs condemn 'dumbed down' Tom Daley knitting show over Fair Isle ‘misrepresentation’ The Scottish Herald10:15 11-Nov-25

'Distinguished' pilot dies following kitesurfing accident on Scottish island STV09:56 11-Nov-25

Aith Asn hub plans still on pause after ‘significant concerns’ raised Shetland News09:52 11-Nov-25

Edinburgh Ryanair pilot declares 'mid-air emergency' on route to holiday island Edinburgh Live09:40 11-Nov-25

Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland Third Force News08:46 11-Nov-25

Millions spent, services cut: CalMac hours slump fuels fury at Scottish government The Scottish Herald07:56 11-Nov-25

Meet one of the world's smallest ponies who is 'full of personality' at just 24-inches tall Somerset Live06:11 11-Nov-25

'Up in arms': Furious Shetlanders hit out at new Tom Daley knitting show The National, Scotland18:46 10-Nov-25

Getaway on Scottish island 'perfect to unwind' you can book for better than half price Daily Record15:39 10-Nov-25

Thousands raised for kitesurfing pilot & family man who died on Scottish island The Scottish Herald15:37 10-Nov-25

Orkney sees tourism dip as cruise ship season ends BBC14:20 10-Nov-25

Feragaia joins Isle of Raasay in Chanrossa spirits portfolio DRAM Magazine14:11 10-Nov-25

Cruise ship visits generate £40,000 in one year for Shetland Islands STV13:00 10-Nov-25

Two peatland restoration projects get underway Shetland News12:58 10-Nov-25

Sic takes in nearly £40k from cruise visits this year – with Fair Isle the busiest harbour Shetland News12:28 10-Nov-25

Wider than Living : Exhibition The Orkney News07:41 10-Nov-25

Poignant remembrance service in Bressay hears of some of the devastating losses during WW 1 and 2 Shetland News22:11 9-Nov-25

Army reservist visits Dutch Battlefield where Edinburgh grandfather fought the Nazis Edinburgh Live19:49 9-Nov-25

In Orkney, blink and you miss something in an archipelago that always delights The National, Scotland17:39 9-Nov-25

Shetland marks Remembrance Sunday Shetland News14:33 9-Nov-25

Army reservist visits Dutch battlefield where grandfather fought Nazis ahead of Remembrance… Scottish Daily Express09:39 9-Nov-25

CalMac fined £21m then handed £4bn: ScotGov sparks outrage over ferry deal The Scottish Herald07:53 9-Nov-25

Army reservist retraces family’s footsteps to Dutch battlefield The Independent00:16 9-Nov-25

Army reservist visits Dutch battlefield where grandfather fought Nazis Evening Standard00:08 9-Nov-25

Island forest sheltering 300-year-old holly tree among winners of rewilding grant The National, Scotland17:57 8-Nov-25

Remarkable North Ayrshire woman Marion to celebrate 100th birthday in style Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald09:32 8-Nov-25

Scottish island that's home to one of the world's 'most remarkable' football pitches The National, Scotland07:54 8-Nov-25

Labour Announces Highlands and Islands Candidates The Orkney News07:14 8-Nov-25

‘He will be greatly missed'. Director of landmark Scottish resort retires The Scottish Herald05:09 8-Nov-25

Public vote launched to select names for seven new electric ferries Greenock Telegraph, Scotland01:02 8-Nov-25

Orkney firm and stone mason cement reputation for excellence at industry awards The Orcadian22:45 7-Nov-25

Christmas Craft Fair celebrates 30th anniversary Shetland News22:07 7-Nov-25

Jane Glue’s memoir reflect shifting shades and hues of 40-year career The Orcadian19:00 7-Nov-25

Also in the news: arts AGM, foodbank boost, vaccines and more… Shetland News18:02 7-Nov-25

New book shows how Scottish islands can learn from 'ingenuity' of Faroes The National, Scotland17:19 7-Nov-25

Sic to look at changes to management structure Shetland News16:10 7-Nov-25

Scottish 'whisky island' getaway you can book for better than 60 per cent off Daily Record16:10 7-Nov-25

Eday pier defects ‘more widespread than first thought’ The Orcadian16:06 7-Nov-25

Cruise ship set for Lerwick Up Helly Aa visit Shetland News15:50 7-Nov-25

Wishart expresses ‘extreme disappointment’ over Game of Wool to Channel 4 chief Shetland News13:27 7-Nov-25

Black Isle ex-serviceman’s heartfelt thanks for post-trauma helping hand Ross-shire Journal, Scotland11:53 7-Nov-25

Pod of orcas captured in ‘amazing’ footage off Shetland coast STV11:47 7-Nov-25

Attempt to develop national plan for fisheries welcomed Shetland News09:12 7-Nov-25

Anti-20mph petition ‘not a valid objection’ says OIC The Orcadian08:26 7-Nov-25

“Generations of Orcadians lived by the sea, and these skills shaped community life.” The Orkney News07:49 7-Nov-25

Arran today: How Scotland’s ‘mini island’ has changed so much since that Elvis summer The Scottish Herald06:29 7-Nov-25

Hopes to unite families at Orkney ‘Prematuri-Tea’ event The Orcadian19:38 6-Nov-25

Revealed: The Orkney roads where speed limits could be reduced to 20mph The Press and Journal18:19 6-Nov-25

How island farmers learned the true value of an SNP ‘promise’ in just two weeks The Scotsman18:05 6-Nov-25

Also in the news: Eastern Airways questioning, flights grounded and more … Shetland News17:17 6-Nov-25

Tweed attire for harbours staff costs £1k The Orcadian16:34 6-Nov-25

Alternative scheme considered as pubwatch ‘sunk’ The Orcadian14:01 6-Nov-25

Council to hold drop-in events asking public for views on future services Shetland News12:49 6-Nov-25

M&S sale drops 20% off 'beautifully soft' winter jumper that 'isn't itchy' Daily Record12:21 6-Nov-25

FAI to probe creel boat fishing fatality The Orcadian12:08 6-Nov-25

Fifteen missing from Krakens’ squad for Shetland trip John O'Groat Journal, Scotland12:06 6-Nov-25

Shetland pony steals the show in Llandudno care home visit North Wales Pioneer11:33 6-Nov-25

Scotland's 'whisky island' named top travel destination in Europe for 2026 Daily Record11:20 6-Nov-25

Composer of the year nominee to head north for Dowry gig Shetland News10:36 6-Nov-25

Postal delays due to ‘challenging’ long-term vacancies, Royal Mail says Shetland News08:54 6-Nov-25

In the last month

Final cruise ship marks end to Scottish island port's season The Scottish Herald20:19 5-Nov-25

Bylines Scotland Radio – My Scottish Island Bylines Scotland20:16 5-Nov-25

Incredible home on the market comes with private island as backyard The Tribune, California17:28 5-Nov-25

Shetland knitting group ‘shocked and saddened’ by representation in Channel 4 show Shetland News15:31 5-Nov-25

Visitor entry fee a ‘no brainer’ if invested properly, tour guide says Shetland News14:10 5-Nov-25

Small Scottish island whisky crowned 'best in the world' scoring 99 out of 100 Daily Record13:09 5-Nov-25

SDF: 56% of people in Scotland aged 18 to 39 found to have low financial resilience Scottish Financial News13:00 5-Nov-25

Victorian crofting records online for first time National Records of Scotland (Press Release)11:57 5-Nov-25

Shortlisted Buckie footballer could rub shoulders with Ballon D’Or nominee at awards ceremony Grampian Online, Scotland11:34 5-Nov-25

Book Review: The Saga of the Earls of Orkney by Judith Jesch The Orkney News07:16 5-Nov-25

Neighbour saving locals hundreds on bills by helping with home energy upgrades Daily Record04:40 5-Nov-25

Scotland’s hidden Coffin Road: The ancient path linking life and death gets honoured The Scottish Herald19:53 4-Nov-25

Inquiry launched into potential for ‘transformational’ fixed links The Orcadian19:05 4-Nov-25

Also in the news: Heart screenings, police enquiry and more … Shetland News17:16 4-Nov-25

Cumbrae Primary School flying the flag for eco-friendly education Largs & Millport News16:43 4-Nov-25

Nine jobs lost locally after Eastern Airways stops flying Shetland News16:05 4-Nov-25

Students told to draw on their island resilience Stornoway Gazette15:08 4-Nov-25

When does the new series of Shetland start on the BBC? See time, cast and more The National, Scotland14:58 4-Nov-25

‘Industrialisation’ concern from community council ahead of ammonia plant meetings Shetland News12:11 4-Nov-25

“Nicknames for the island included the Madeira of Scotland, the Costa del Clyde and the Naples of the North.” This… BBC Countryfile Magazine11:27 4-Nov-25

Scottish Government confirms funding boost for island communities Public Sector Executive10:53 4-Nov-25

The ultimate 2026 holiday guide: From Sir Richard Branson to the Lonely Planet founder, we… MailOnline10:09 4-Nov-25

Funding for UHI Orkney Student Accommodation The Orkney News07:20 4-Nov-25

Our school photos defined the era like nothing else Sheffield Star06:37 4-Nov-25

Sporting round-up 3 November Shetland News17:12 3-Nov-25

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