Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company

A coastguard helicopter based at Sumburgh was tasked to the 218 metre cruise ship Balmoral, which was 12 nautical miles south-east of Sumburgh while on the way from Leith to Lerwick. The Balmoral diverted westwards to allow the helicopter to up-lift a passenger in need of medical attention and to fly them to the emergency landing site in Lerwick.

The 60 metre dredger Odin is due in Lerwick harbour today after being towed by the tug Duchess from Waalhaven in the Netherlands.

In the first seven months of this year, over 173 thousand boxes were landed at the white fish markets of Lerwick and Scalloway.

Certain crofers and farmers in Shetland will be eligible for grants of up to £20,000 to help them invest in their businesses and to modernise their operations.

A new £15 million Scottish government fund has been launched to improve the resilience of communities across Scotland most at risk from flooding.

White fish box landings: 9 boats landed about 2800 boxes.

The cruise ship in Lerwick harbour today is the 218 metre Balmoral at Mairs East on arrival from Leith and departure for Stornoway.