The Shetland Times

2 weeks ago | shetlandtimes.co.uk | Ryan Taylor

A popular Lerwick eatery which has showcased the best of Shetland’s culinary offerings has gone on the market. Fjara Cafe Bar is for sale through Anderson Strathern. Established in 2014, Fjara quickly built a strong reputation for being a vital part of Lerwick’s social and culinary landscape. It was extended in 2021, and is now said to be one of Lerwick’s longest-serving food establishments.

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 | Ryan Taylor

Events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day are drawing near. A flotilla of historic vessels are due to visit the isles this week, ahead of VE Day on Thursday. The convoy is expected to arrive in Lerwick on Tuesday, and will be made open to the public on Wednesday. The largest in the convoy is the 60-metre cargo ship S/S Hestmanden known as the “Norwegian War Sailor Museum”.  On Wednesday evening crews from the vessels, veterans and guests will form a procession led by Lerwick Pipe Band.

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.