Alistair Munro

Inverness

Editor at The Shetland Times

Reporter for Press and Journal based in Inverness. Married to Pauline with twins, Lois and Evie, 6, and 4-year-old Anna

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Articles

Attackers jailed for vicious attack - The Shetland Times

Mar 19, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

Two attackers who scarred their vicim for life tried to flee a crime scene by using a fake name at an airport and hiding in a car boot at a ferry terminal, a court heard. Rhys Chan,33, and Tyler Kidd,30, tried to get off Shetland in a hurry after subjecting Jordan Palmer to a horrifying assault in Lerwick on 22nd November 2023.
Work begins on Brae energy hub - The Shetland Times

Mar 18, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

Work has begun on the new Brae rural energy hub – marking a major milestone in the project. Local company RG Construction, led by Robbie Gray, has been appointed as the main contractor. They have begun transforming the Brae Youth & Community Centre with insulation, new heating, solar and batteries creating a warm, energy efficient facility.
NorthLink back down to one passenger ferry - The Shetland Times

Mar 11, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

The NorthLink passenger service between Shetland and Aberdeen is back down to one vessel again – with the Hrossey now in dry dock for her annual maintenance. The lifeline service was hampered in recent weeks after the Hjaltland failed to return on time from her period in dry dock. The Hjaltland suffered a flooded pump room as she was being prepared to leave dry dock on 21st February. That is now a matter of an inquiry.
SIC marks Commonwealth Day - The Shetland Times

Mar 10, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

Shetland Islands Council flew a flag at Lerwick Town Hall today (Monday) to mark Commonwealth Day. The event marked across the Commonwealth with activities taking place throughout the month, including school assemblies, debates, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural celebrations. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the executive arm of the association.
Tribute to former councillor Florence Grains - The Shetland Times

Mar 7, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

Tribute has been paid to former longstanding West Side councillor Florence Grains, who has died aged 92. SIC convener said: “Florence was a hard-working councillor for her constituents and had a huge interest in education and social care. “She was highly respected and just a totally excellent councillor, as well as a really, really nice and caring person.
NHS Consultant receives prestigious recognition - The Shetland Times

Mar 5, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

An NHS Shetland consultant – Dr Caroline Heggie – is one of seven doctors to be awarded the first-everCredential in Rural and Remote Health (Unscheduled and Urgent Care). In December, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) announced that seven UK-based doctors had received this prestigious recognition, marking a significant step towards improving access to skilled urgent care in environments where resources and access to acute care may be limited.
Hjaltland's time in dry dock extended - The Shetland Times

Mar 3, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

NorthLink’s Hjaltland is to spend futher time in dry dock for repairs – causing further disruption to the passenger ferry service. The ferry suffered a flooded pump room while in dry dock, but had expected to retun to service this week. However, operator NorthLink has informed passengers that the sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen on Thursday evening as been cancelled. In a notice to travellers, it stated: “Hjaltland’s dry dock period has been extended.
Clickimin pool shut after water is polluted - The Shetland Times

Mar 2, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

Clickimin Leisure Complex has shut its pool following an incident “involving the release of body fluids”. The announcement was made in a statement issued this afternoon (Sun) on Clickimin’s Facebook page. It stated: “Following an incident involving the release of body fluids, we have an unplanned closure of the Clickimin Pool. “In line with procedures and in dealing with an incident of this nature, we will be required to stay closed until 5pm on Monday 3 March 2025.
IN PICTURES: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A' - The Shetland Times

Mar 2, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

The four-day Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’, saw Alice Jamieson become the fire festival’s first female Guizer Jarl, comes to an end today. As these photos by Sophie Whitehead and reporter Daniel Shailer show, the events on the main day was enjoyed by all. And check out videos of the procession on our Facebook page. Full report and more photos in next week’s Shetland Times, out on 7th March.
Freight sailings hit by more disruption - The Shetland Times

Mar 2, 2025 | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Alistair Munro

Freight sailings to Shetland have hit further cancellations. Tonight’s (Sunday) sailing of the Hellier to Lerwick from Aberdeen will now only call into Kirkwall. She will then return to Aberdeen the following day, missing out Shetland. This follows her cancellation last night. The Hildasay, currently berthed in Lerwick, will again not sail tonight to Aberdeen – following on from her cancellation last night.