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Shetland Shellfish Stocks Catch Rates Improve Despite Lower Landings in 2024 - Scottish Fishing Industry - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

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Shetland Shellfish Stocks Catch Rates Improve Despite Lower Landings in 2024 - Scottish Fishing Industry - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

Shetland shellfish stocks show mixed results in 2024 assessments, with some declining despite increased catch rates Latest Research Reveals Varied Fishery Performance According to the results of the latest stock assessments, Shetland’s commercial shellfish stocks continue to support robust fisheries while largely maintaining sustainable levels. However, detailed research, conducted for the …Read Article

POLL: Should more ravens be shot to protect livestock?

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POLL: Should more ravens be shot to protect livestock?

Farmers and crofters are calling for more ravens to be shot to protect their lambs and calves from increased attacks. POLL: Should more ravens be shot to protect livestock?Read Article

In this week's Shetland Times

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In this week's Shetland Times

In today’s (Friday, 6th June) edition of The Shetland Times: In this week’s Shetland Times Read Article

Stuart Hill ordered to complete unpaid work

Sovereignty campaigner Stuart Hill has been ordered to complete 75 hours of unpaid work after he failed to pay a £500 fine issued in 2017.... Stuart Hill ordered to complete unpaid workShetland · Shetland Read Article

Major obstacle emerges for salmon farm plan off Shetland coast

NatureScot lodges objection to Scottish Sea Farms' planned expansion at Fish Holm. NatureScot has formally objected to Scottish Sea Farms’ (SSF) proposed salmon farm development at Fish Holm in Yell Sound, citing risks to protected seabird species and potential impacts on marine mammals, according to a report by Shetland News. The nature agency said the [...]Shetland · Shetland Read Article

Six month supervision for sex offender

A 44-year-old former guizer who grabbed a woman’s buttocks at Up-Helly-A’ has been placed under supervision for six months. Gareth Geddes, of Stocketgaet, Lerwick, pleaded... Six month supervision for sex offenderLerwick · Lerwick Read Article

Volunteers awarded British Empire Medals

Two volunteers were awarded the British Empire Medal for their dedicated service to the community. Lord Lieutenant Lindsay Tulloch presented the medals to Kathleen Stout... Volunteers awarded British Empire MedalsShetland · Shetland Read Article

Blame and accusations are holding back major SIC projects, councillor claims

A senior councillor has claimed major projects have been held back due to poor procurement and departmental infighting. Blame and accusations are holding back major SIC projects, councillor claimsShetland · Shetland Read Article

College buildings could be used to store thousands of old museum artefacts

Part of UHI Shetland’s Lerwick campus could be used to store old museum artefacts, a meeting heard. College buildings could be used to store thousands of old museum artefactsLerwick · Lerwick Read Article

Screen depictions of Shetland driving increased tourist visits

The number of visitors to Shetland has risen more than a tenth over the past five years — mostly inspired to visit by film, TV... Screen depictions of Shetland driving increased tourist visitsShetland · Shetland Read Article

NorthLink warns of delays on ferries

Passengers can expect disruption to NorthLink services over the next few days as weather forecasts predict gusts of 55 mph. The ferry service warned of... NorthLink warns of delays on ferriesShetland · Shetland Read Article

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