Chloe Irvine

3 weeks ago | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Chloe Irvine

There has been a U-turn over plans to close the post office in Burravoe. Earlier this week, Post Office Ltd said it was not looking to replace the branch once Burravoe’s postmistress steps down from the role. However, the company confirmed this afternoon it was reversing this decision. “With the retirement of the long-serving postmistress in Burravoe in July, we have now agreed to advertise the vacancy to try to maintain Post Office services in this remote community.

3 weeks ago | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Chloe Irvine

It has been confirmed the post office in Burravoe is set to close this summer. Post Office Ltd told this newspaper the postmistress for Burravoe has resigned and is looking to leave in July. After reviewing the service provision in the area, the company said it is “not looking to replace this branch at this time” and the nearest alternative branch would be 5.4 miles away. The company also wished to thank Burravoe’s postmistress for 29 years of long and loyal service to the community.

1 month ago | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Chloe Irvine

An eastern bonelli’s warbler has been found in Whalsay today (Saturday) — marking only the third time the species has been recorded in Shetland and an eighth record for Britain. The warbler was discovered at the Skaw plantation by John Lowrie Irvine this afternoon. The first Shetland record of the eastern bonelli’s warbler was recorded on 27th August 1998 outside the Sumburgh Hotel.

2 months ago | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Chloe Irvine

A documentary which showcases a heartwarming relationship between an otter and West Side man has won a prestigious national award. Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story won the Science and Natural World award at the Royal Television Society Awards at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Tuesday. The film first aired on National Geographic on 15th November – following the life of a wild otter in need of help when it washes up on a jetty.

2 months ago | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Chloe Irvine

An isles jeweller was “really blyde” after an international superstar wore one of her creations on The One Show. Edinburgh singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, known for hits like Suddenly I See, wore a necklace made by isles jeweller Karlin Anderson on the BBC programme on Tuesday evening. “I was really blyde to get a message from KT Tunstall yesterday saying she was wearing my Flight Necklace on The One Show,” Ms Anderson told The Shetland Times.