FOR more than two centuries, the ruggedly built rowing boats known as "sixareens" formed the backbone of Shetland's fishing fleet. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get ...

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Fishermen in Shetland, who fear rising fuel prices could force them to tie up their boats, are calling for help from the Government – warning that without action the UK’s food supply could be impacted ...

THE Andholmen, one of the surviving ''Shetland Bus'' boats that carried refugees from Norway to Shetland during the second world war, developed a leak off Shetland while sailing to a memorial ceremony ...

Shetland was part of the Kingdom of Norway. Brian Wishart reflects on the Norse influence still clear in the boats there, which come to points at both ends, like Viking longships. Show more John ...

FISH landings in Shetland in 2015 were higher than those in England, Wales and Northern Ireland combined, according to new figures. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can ...

10:30, Sat, Nov 14, 2020 Updated: 15:22, Sat, Nov 14, 2020 The report, released by the University of Highlands and Islands revealed that in waters surrounding the Shetland Islands, the local fleet ...

The Shetland Fishermen’s Association warned that without action boats could be forced to remain tied up – impacting UK food supplies. Fishermen in Shetland warned UK food supplies could be hit without ...

10:30, Sat, Nov 14, 2020 Updated: 15:22, Sat, Nov 14, 2020 The report, released by the University of Highlands and Islands revealed that in waters surrounding the Shetland Islands, the local fleet ...

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