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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

‘Dream come true’ - gymnastics club finds new home after eight years of searching.Story in comments.
15/01/2026

‘Dream come true’ - gymnastics club finds new home after eight years of searching.

Story in comments.

Rebellettes won big at the still Game Cup over the festive period.Thousands of pounds were raised for charitable causes ...
15/01/2026

Rebellettes won big at the still Game Cup over the festive period.

Thousands of pounds were raised for charitable causes during the annual event.

A sheriff has ruled a new motorist “just took a risk” when she set off in her car uninsured.
15/01/2026

A sheriff has ruled a new motorist “just took a risk” when she set off in her car uninsured.

Oldham was accused of attempted murder and three other charges.Story in the comments.
15/01/2026

Oldham was accused of attempted murder and three other charges.

Story in the comments.

A repeat offender has been fined £900 after assaulting two door staff at a popular Lerwick nightspot.
15/01/2026

A repeat offender has been fined £900 after assaulting two door staff at a popular Lerwick nightspot.

📣 Graduate Digital Marketing Role – ShetlandWe’re looking for a graduate to help grow and market our Shetland newsbrand ...
15/01/2026

📣 Graduate Digital Marketing Role – Shetland

We’re looking for a graduate to help grow and market our Shetland newsbrand as we continue our shift to digital-first publishing.

You’ll create social media content, work with newsletters and audience data, gather reader feedback, and support our subscription growth — working closely with the newsroom and audience team.

📍 Based in Shetland (hybrid working)
🗓️ One-year placement

👉 Apply now or tag someone who’d be perfect.

https://www.hnmedia.co.uk/careers/

An injured crewman has been evacuated from a vessel for medical assistance.Story in comments.
15/01/2026

An injured crewman has been evacuated from a vessel for medical assistance.

Story in comments.

The 19-year-old was granted bail after he made no plea to domestic abuse.Story in the comments.
15/01/2026

The 19-year-old was granted bail after he made no plea to domestic abuse.

Story in the comments.

Aleksandra Sokolowska was granted bail after making no plea.No date has been set for Sokolowska's next apppearance.Stor...
15/01/2026

Aleksandra Sokolowska was granted bail after making no plea.

No date has been set for Sokolowska's next apppearance.

Story in the comments.

Labour candidate highlights ‘biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation’ as he takes paternity leave following b...
15/01/2026

Labour candidate highlights ‘biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation’ as he takes paternity leave following birth of second son.

Story in comments.

Auctioneers advertise historic kirk for sale as potential Airbnb, data centre or community space.Story in comments.
15/01/2026

Auctioneers advertise historic kirk for sale as potential Airbnb, data centre or community space.

Story in comments.

Salmon industry defends safety standards after MSP highlights 139 workplace accidents including broken bones, amputation...
15/01/2026

Salmon industry defends safety standards after MSP highlights 139 workplace accidents including broken bones, amputations and one death at sites throughout Scotland over five years.

Story in comments.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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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.