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The Shetland Times Ltd is Shetland’s leading communications organisation

Founded in 1872 the company publishes our islands’ popular weekly newspaper, The Shetland Times, which reaches thousands of local households

Our company is a large local employer and is wholly locally owned

We have two sites in Lerwick, the “capital” of Shetland:

Head office, newspaper offices and printing works are at Gr

emista

Bookshop is at 71/79 Commercial Street

Print subscriptions and a full online digital version are available to purchase at https://shop.shetlandtimes.co.uk/pages/subscriptions

Other activities encompass:
• book selling through our retail bookshop and online shop, www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/shop

• commercial, digital printing, large format and signage printing
(www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/printing)

• promotional advertising campaign packages in print and online

Two writers are being recongnised for their role in showcasing the Shaetlan language.Read more in the comments.
01/09/2026

Two writers are being recongnised for their role in showcasing the Shaetlan language.

Read more in the comments.

The isles police chief has issued a warning to drivers to observe the speed limits on Shetland’s roads.Story in the comm...
01/09/2026

The isles police chief has issued a warning to drivers to observe the speed limits on Shetland’s roads.

Story in the comments.

Several Shetland schools including Brae, Lunnasting, and Sandwick were found to be ‘very good’ by HM Care Inspectorate -...
01/09/2026

Several Shetland schools including Brae, Lunnasting, and Sandwick were found to be ‘very good’ by HM Care Inspectorate - though senior management could improve in Mid Yell.

Education and families committee chairman Davie Sandison said it was “great” to see reports which tell schools to “just continue doing the good work”.

Story in the comments.

We’ve extended Shetland Heroes nominations for another two weeks, giving you more time to tell us about someone making a...
01/09/2026

We’ve extended Shetland Heroes nominations for another two weeks, giving you more time to tell us about someone making a difference.

Nominate your hero now using the link in our bio!

A driver has been arrested for driving under the influence of cannabis.Officers stopped the 30-year-old female on Saturd...
01/09/2026

A driver has been arrested for driving under the influence of cannabis.

Officers stopped the 30-year-old female on Saturday around 11.15pm on the A970.

Story in the comments.

Efforts to help and rehome cats have been hampered by a lack of foster carers - potentially leading to more strays in th...
01/09/2026

Efforts to help and rehome cats have been hampered by a lack of foster carers - potentially leading to more strays in the isles.

Read more in the comments. Paywall removed.

Goodlad claims moratorium on energy developments ‘won’t put Shetland in control’ - but ‘devolution and local decision-ma...
01/09/2026

Goodlad claims moratorium on energy developments ‘won’t put Shetland in control’ - but ‘devolution and local decision-making will’.

Read more in the comments.

Police take 'intelligence-led' approach to tackle drug traffickers' operations using ferries, planes and post as well as...
01/09/2026

Police take 'intelligence-led' approach to tackle drug traffickers' operations using ferries, planes and post as well as fishing boats and pleasure vessels.

Read more in the comments below.

‘She is a beautiful singer, a lovely person and a brilliant champion for her beloved Shetland’ - Local singer Lisa Manso...
31/08/2026

‘She is a beautiful singer, a lovely person and a brilliant champion for her beloved Shetland’ - Local singer Lisa Manson brings her voice to isles-inspired song written for national music and social-impact project Finn Moray.

Story in the comments.

Two Shetland writers have been nominated for their role in showcasing the language at prestigious awards.Read more below
31/08/2026

Two Shetland writers have been nominated for their role in showcasing the language at prestigious awards.

Read more below

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