22+ hour, 7+ min ago  (574+ words) Excitement is growing as Shetland's puffins are beginning to return to the Isles, marking the start of the summer breeding season. After spending the winter months at sea, migrating from August through to March or April, these "quirky and distinctive…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (417+ words) A conservation programme has called on Shetlanders to take part in a survey to collect data about bees in the isles. The Bee Walk scheme sees monthly volunteer walks held between March and October, covering a set route of up…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (956+ words) Venus - the planet of love - is resplendent in the evening sky this month. Though Earth's twin in size, Venus could hardly be more different from our warm, wet world. Venus is entirely draped in highly reflective cloud. But, unlike our…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (323+ words) A fully electric aircraft which yesterday made aviation history will soon be winging its way to Shetland. The battery-powered fixed-wing plane flew from Glasgow to Dundee, marking a breakthrough moment for low-emission, next-generation flights in Europe. But the same aircraft…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (710+ words) Scientists have released amazing footage of neesicks gathering in unusually large groups. And the drone pictures are said to provide one of the most detailed records of harbour porpoise mating behaviour. The images have been shared as part of a…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (387+ words) An inshore fish survey has revealed "extraordinary" amounts of squid - strengthening the case for the introduction of a pilot fishery for the species. Shetland Fishermen's Association said the reestablishment of an inshore squid fishery would create an "important diversification opportunity…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (699+ words) A highlight of winter, in some parts of Shetland, is seeing mountain hares in their white winter coats. Whilst travelling in our friends" vehicle one night this week, the headlights picked out a snowy hare. In the wintry conditions of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (669+ words) Snow buntings, feeding on a frosty morning, was an apt wildlife sight during the recent severe winter weather. Watching the twittering flock descending to feed during the icy New Year blast was a memorable start to the year. The flock…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (160+ words) Weather forecasters have indicated the new year could be getting off to a snowy start. The Shetland Times weatherman Dave Wheeler said it "looks like there is some snow on the way shortly. Mr Wheeler said a depression developing over…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1004+ words) Happy Christmas and New Year to all - hope you are enjoying these articles. We will start the new year with the Quadrantid meteor shower. This is an above average shower, but the full moon will make it difficult to see…...