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Lonely Planet names Shetland’s Up Helly Aa as one of the world’s best annual events

The new book by Lonely Planet highlights not only where to go, but why and how, creating the ultimate trip planner for the year.

Daily Record

Scottish islands without phone or internet after undersea cable cut

Extra police have been drafted in as residents warned emergency numbers may not work

Wales Online

Shetland plunged into phone and internet blackout after undersea cable damaged

Residents advised to avoid making non-urgent calls

The Independent UK

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Police sending extra officers to assist in Shetland communications incident

POLICE Scotland has announced that extra resources and manpower are being sent to Shetland after communications to the islands were cut off.

The National (Scotland)

Shetland loses telephone and internet services after subsea cable cut

Police declare major incident as islanders warned it could take days for full services to be restored

The Guardian - UK

'Major incident' in Shetland Isles after all phone and internet cables cut

Phones, internet and computers are not usable on the remote island, which has been left completely cut off from the mainland after an underseas cable was damaged

Daily Mirror

Major incident declared on Shetland as communications to islands shut down

COMMUNICATIONS to Shetland have been completely shut down after a subsea cable was damaged.

The National (Scotland)

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Twitchers head north in search of rare birds on UK shores

The shifting jetstream has made Shetland and Western Isles the go-to places for sought-after rarities

The Guardian - UK

Distilleries, golden eagles … and Macbeth: seven slow adventures in the Scottish Highlands and islands

Go at your own pace as you travel the path less followed – spend a morning foraging for lunch, learn to knit in Shetland or try aurora borealis hunting in Orkney this autumn and winter

The Guardian - UK

‘Sighting an orca is unforgettable’: where to spot magnificent winter wildlife in the Scottish Highlands and islands

The autumn and winter months can be unexpectedly rewarding when it comes to the sighting of creatures great and small – if you know where to look

The Guardian - UK

Fishing boat owners thank rescuers following collision

THE owners and skipper of a fishing boat which sank off the coast of the Shetland Islands last week have thanked everybody involved in their rescue.

The National (Scotland)

Birdwatchers criticised after footage emerges of group ‘flushing out’ bird in Shetland

BIRDWATCHERS have been criticised after footage emerged on social media of a large group "flushing out" a bird on Shetland.

The National (Scotland)

Wilderness of Shetland to be celebrated in joint exhibition

TWO artists inspired by the wilderness of Shetland are to be celebrated in a joint exhibition.

The National (Scotland)

Private Scottish island with 17th century castle and farmhouse hits the market

One of Scotland's finest retreats has come on the market, offering the buyer their own island with 800 acres of land and a huge six-bedroom mansion, as well as an organic farm and a farmhouse

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Daily Record

Beautiful Scots island complete with 6-bed 17th century mansion described as 'rare prize' hits market

The island comes with a magnificent 17th-century mansion, a watchtower, a farmhouse, a cottage and 757 acres of land.

Glasgow Live

Stunning Scottish island in Shetlands with 6-bed 17th century mansion hits market

A Scottish island in the Shetlands has come on the market and boasts a history dating back to the 1400's with a mansion full of traditional features that will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.

Daily Record

Meet Scotland's marvellous Shetland Ponies a miniature but hardy breed

Military mascots, racing steeds and bringers of joy – these little animals are much loved and for good reason.

Daily Record

How famous Scottish locations look using the new viral AI-generated art trend

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The Independent UK

Shetland Council warns 96% of islanders could be pushed into fuel poverty

The authority said all but those earning £104,000 a year will be in fuel poverty with prices expected to hit £10,300 by April.

The National (Scotland)

Shetland residents warned they'll need to earn over £100k to avoid fuel poverty

PEOPLE living in Shetland have been warned they could need to earn over £100,000 to avoid fuel poverty, according to the islands' council.

The National (Scotland)

This Treasure-Island inspiring Scottish spaceport island is already otherworldly

HAVING been to Unst in the Shetland Islands, I didn’t blink at the news that rockets will soon start blasting off from the UK’s first vertical…

Insider UK

Crown Estate clearing confirms three new Shetland seabed developments

Together they are expected to generate some 2.8 gigawatts of electricity

Wales Online

Shetland series 7 filming locations: Where is the BBC One drama filmed?

The popular BBC One drama is back

Zenger

Photographer Rewarded For Picture Of Speedy, Diving Bird

Smashing through the water at 60 miles per hour, this shot of a gannet in the Shetland Islands in Scotland has scooped a British photographer the Grand Prize in an international photo competition.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish seabird snap earns £100k grand prize in global photography contest

AN image captured in Scotland of a gannet smashing through the water at 100 km per hour in the Shetland Islands has earned a British photographer…

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