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  • The first estimates of costings of tunnels in Shetland suggest that the four tunnels being considered would cost well over one billion pounds.

  • The Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2025 has been published and once again Shetland produced the majority of farmed mussels in Scotland. (85%).

  • SSEN Transmission has said that it is extending the marine survey work to assess additional locations for the landfall the proposed Shetland high-voltage direct-current Link 2.

  • The University of the Highlands and Islands has awarded Andrew Jennings the title professor of island studies and Su Bryan professor of tertiary education ecosystems

  • There were two UHI Shetland winners as staff, students, clubs and support teams from across the University of the Highlands and Islands were recognised in the 2026 Highlands and Islands Students’ Association Awards.

  • White fish box landings: 6 boats landed about 1400 boxes.

  • The cruise ships in Lerwick harbour today are 253 metre Aidasol at anchor arriving from Invergordon and departing for Bergen and the 100 metre Expedition at Victoria Pier East arriving from Kirkwall and departing for Vágur.

  • The Shetland community-led local development programme for the current financial year is now open for bids from Shetland-based social enterprises, community development companies and constituted not-for-profit voluntary organisations.

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