Shetland

1-15 of 71 Articles
Clock icon 2 minutes

The first tenants have moved into one of the new properties at Sandveien on Shetland, marking the return of tenants who were moved out before the rebuild.  Lerwick couple Kyle Duncan and Kitty Horváth, and their two children, have moved into a newly built three-bedroom property. The retu

Clock icon 2 minutes

Shetland Islands Council is consulting with harbour users, stakeholders and the community on possible options to redevelop Scalloway Harbour. In September 2023, councillors considered an initial report looking at a number of possible options for the future of the harbour. The harbour currently has e

Clock icon 4 minutes

The Shetland Islands have been connected to the GB electricity grid for the first time following the completion of what is expected to be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK along with a 160-mile-long subsea link to take power generated on its island site to the mainland. Featuring

Clock icon 3 minutes

Shetland Islands Council councillors previewed the newly built properties at Sandveien in Lerwick, which are now nearing completion. The contract to rebuild the eight properties began in March 2023 and tenants are expected to move into the new properties in the coming weeks.

Clock icon 3 minutes

The first stage of community engagement for a new Brae High School in Shetland will get underway soon, with the recent publication of a ‘Proposal of Application’ Notice. The notice formally begins a minimum 12-week consultation period that is required before a planning application is lod

Clock icon 3 minutes

Councillors in Shetland have heard an update on progress on the Knab redevelopment project, including plans for essential infrastructure and the first phase of housing on the cleared site. With demolition work on the Lerwick site due to be completed soon, the next phase would be for ground works to

1-15 of 71 Articles