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The Shetland Times Ltd is Shetland’s leading communications organisation

Founded in 1872 the company publishes our islands’ popular weekly newspaper, The Shetland Times, which reaches thousands of local households

Our company is a large local employer and is wholly locally owned

We have two sites in Lerwick, the “capital” of Shetland:

Head office, newspaper offices and printing works are at Gr

emista

Bookshop is at 71/79 Commercial Street

Print subscriptions and a full online digital version are available to purchase at https://shop.shetlandtimes.co.uk/pages/subscriptions

Other activities encompass:
• book selling through our retail bookshop and online shop, www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/shop

• commercial, digital printing, large format and signage printing
(www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/printing)

• promotional advertising campaign packages in print and online

A local boat rescued the two people from the water.
13/08/2025

A local boat rescued the two people from the water.

Two people were rescued from the water after the boat they were in was reportedly crashed into a "static object".

"...Frank would not take no for an answer and broke through barriers that would have deterred lesser people...."
13/08/2025

"...Frank would not take no for an answer and broke through barriers that would have deterred lesser people...."

The pioneer behind the SaxaVord Spaceport, Frank Strang MBE has died from cancer at the age of 67. The spaceport made the announcement on Thursday,...

Tesco's attempts at milk disposal were found to be "acceptable".
12/08/2025

Tesco's attempts at milk disposal were found to be "acceptable".

An investigation was launched after milk from Tesco was drained into the sea after a power cut spoiled food at the weekend. Concerned members of...

If you have any pictures you would like to submit, send them to editorial@shetlandtimes.co.uk.
10/08/2025

If you have any pictures you would like to submit, send them to [email protected].

Photographer Richard Ashbee captured the moment a tug o’ war broke out over a fish between a grey seal and a fulmar at Sumburgh Head...

The incident happened around 3pm.
09/08/2025

The incident happened around 3pm.

A casualty was taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital after a car crash in Mid Yell. A rescue helicopter was called out for the incident...

UPDATE: Fridges and freezers are expected to be repaired by Monday, with new stock but the wasted food will be “converte...
09/08/2025

UPDATE: Fridges and freezers are expected to be repaired by Monday, with new stock but the wasted food will be “converted into animal feed or turned into energy”.

Customers will have to do without chilled or frozen goods when they travel to Tesco for shopping after a power cut. The supermarket has issued...

Engineers are working to restore the fridges and freezers.
09/08/2025

Engineers are working to restore the fridges and freezers.

Customers will have to do without chilled or frozen goods when they travel to Tesco for shopping after a power cut. The supermarket has issued...

"It should not be for local people and local workers to do Royal Mail’s job for them..."
09/08/2025

"It should not be for local people and local workers to do Royal Mail’s job for them..."

A public campaign will make the difference required to improve the staffing situation within the isles postal service. That was the message from Orkney and...

08/08/2025

By Mark Burgess The newly-renovated Prince Olav Slipway was officially opened yesterday, bringing together the historic connection between the Scalloway and Norway. A special ceremony...

08/08/2025
The Walls Show was due to take place tomorrow.
08/08/2025

The Walls Show was due to take place tomorrow.

The Walls Show has been cancelled due to the forecast poor weather. This comes just a day before it was due to go ahead. An...

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The Shetland Times Ltd is dedicated to bringing in-depth and accurately reported stories to our local community through our weekly newspaper reaching most households on the island since 1872 (www.shetlandtimes.co.uk). Our design and printing division helps local businesses to market their service, products and events whilst supporting and promoting Shetland as a destination through our holiday and accommodation guides. Our monthly magazine, Shetland Life, contains features and events that reflects life within the isles today.

You can subscribe to our print or digital editions of the newspaper or monthly magazine at (https://shop.shetlandtimes.co.uk/pages/subscriptions)

Our design and print services/products include: graphic design (printing.shetlandtimes.co.uk/services/design-prepress) commercial, digital and banner printing (printing.shetlandtimes.co.uk/services/printing) campaigns, advertising, on-line services (printing.shetlandtimes.co.uk/services/cross-media) social media promotions (twitter.com/shetlandtimes) (facebook.com/shetland.times) publishing, gift and book sales (shetlandtimes.co.uk/publishing) (shetlandtimes.co.uk/shop) Shetland Life magazine monthly (www.shetland-life.co.uk) Shetland Directory commercial/residential details (www.directory.shetlandtimes.co.uk) Shetland Visitor/Accommodation guide (www.shetlandvisitor.com)

The company has over 40 employees, is wholly locally owned and has been in the same family for four generations. We have two sites in Lerwick, the “capital” of Shetland: Head office/newspaper offices/design studio/printing works are located at Gremista and our Book and Gift shop at 71/79 Commercial Street.