Bressay ferry encounters dolphins
For the second time in two weeks passengers on the Bressay ferry MV LEIRNA were able to see white-sided dolphins on our regular run.
Shetland Playday 2018
National Playday arrives in Shetland!!!
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Places to see in ( Lerwick - UK )
Places to see in ( Lerwick - UK )
Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 100 miles off the north coast of mainland Scotland on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Lerwick is about 210 miles (340 km) north-northeast of Aberdeen, 230 miles (370 km) west of Bergen in Norway and 230 miles (370 km) south east of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.
Lerwick is a busy fishing and ferry port. The harbour also services vessels supporting the offshore oil industry. Significant buildings in Lerwick include Fort Charlotte, Lerwick Town Hall, the Böd of Gremista, Shetland Museum and Archives and Clickimin Broch.
Because of the historic nature of the area, some scenes from BBC's Shetland (TV series) were filmed in Lerwick. Lerwick is served by the Tingwall Airport located a few miles away and Sumburgh Airport that is further south and flies all year to some Scotland destinations.
Northlink Ferries operate a daily overnight ferry service between Lerwick and Aberdeen, regularly calling in to Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands. The Shetland Islands Council operate a ro-ro ferry service to Out Skerries and Bressay from a terminal in the centre of the town. Lerwick has three schools; Bell's Brae Primary School, Sound Primary School and Anderson High School.
Lerwick has strong ties with Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway (Lerwick has a friendship agreement with Måløy in Norway), and this is reflected in the street names of Lerwick (e.g. King Harald Street, King Haakon Street). Lerwick is the focus of most events in Shetland, including the largest of the annual Up Helly-Aa fire festivals which takes place on the last Tuesday of January every year.
( Lerwick - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Lerwick . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Lerwick - UK
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20th February 1472: Orkney and Shetland Isles given to Scotland by Norway as a wedding dowry
The islands had been under Norwegian control for almost 600 years, despite increased Scottish interest from the 13th century onwards. Scottish influence began to grow following the death of Jon Haraldsson, the last of an unbroken line of Norse jarls or earls, in 1231 after which the Jarldom passed to ethnic Scots noblemen with permission of the Norwegian King Håkon Håkonsson.
By the time the Scottish noble Henry Sinclair was appointed to the Jarldom of Orkney in 1379, Norway was in decline as a result of the devastating effects of the Black Death that had struck in 1349. The Kalmar Union of 1397 then joined the kingdoms of Denmark and Norway with Sweden under a single monarch.
By the time Margaret of Denmark, the daughter of King Christian I of Denmark and Norway, was betrothed to James III of Scotland in 1468 the Scandinavian monarchy was in a dire financial situation. Unable to raise the dowry payment of 50,000 Rhenish Florins, Christian pledged the islands as security until he could pay. As it became increasingly clear that the dowry was unlikely to be paid, James declared Orkney and Shetland forfeit and they were formally annexed to Scotland on 20 February 1420 through an act of parliament. Although later Danish monarchs attempted to regain the islands by paying the debt, the Scottish kings resisted their efforts.
Commuting by ferry in Shetland
Many of our islanders travel to the Shetland mainland daily by ferry, it's all part of their commute to work.
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Sumburgh Airport to Lerwick (Tesco) - Driving in the Shetland Islands
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Shetland Islands Council 2019/20 Budget
Shetland Islands Council provides more than 400 services across Shetland. This year it will spend $114m delivering those services across the isles.
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Town Hall, Lerwick, Shetland Islands
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Shetland Islands Council - Town Hall - Lerwick, Shetland. the Town hall is located at the Hillhead area in the centre of Shetland's capital, Lerwick.
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The UK, Scotland and the Shetland Islands....the theft is uncovered.
Stuart Hill explains the myths of what the Shetland Islands really are, no surprise to find the UK corporation up to its dirty tricks again.
Market Cross, Lerwick Shetland, Shetland Islands
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Main town square - market cross - in Lerwick, Shetland. This area is the centre of lerwick's town, near the waterfront of Lerwick Harbour.
The street has lots of local shops and this location is where the main tourist office is for all of Shetland's visitors to find out information on where to go in shetland and what to do.
Shetland Islands Council Ferry - MV BIGGA - Leaving Belmont, Unst Heading to Gutcher, Yell
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Shetland Islands Council ferry - MV BIGGA - leaving Belmont, Unst and heading to Gutcher, Yell
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Ferry travel for patients
NHS Shetland chairman Ian Kinniburgh explains why the health board has chosen to make the ferry a default option for patients travelling to Aberdeen.
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Ferry arriving in fog at Lerwick, 7.30 am Wed 3 Aug 2011
The ferry arrives at Lerwick 7.30 am Wed 3 Aug 2011, and I then travel on the Yell and Unst.
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I went to vist Sam and Ginge who live in Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. This is the video from my travels.
Fine frosty February morning around Lerwick in the Shetland Islands
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Just on a walk around a few streets of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands on a fine frosty morning. Down to the waterfront at the new 5-star Shetland Museum and finishing up at the Gilbertson football pitch.
The Future of Shetland's Textiles
As the 10th annual Shetland Wool Week begins, we're taking a closer look at the encouraging future for our textiles.
Shetland's deep-rooted crofting, wool and knitting heritage is something you'll see signs of, wherever you are in Shetland. But it's not standing still, there's a vibrant creative scene involving our youngsters in Shetland PeerieMakkers, through the University of the Highlands and Islands and an inspirational creative community.
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Shetland. A wee run around some of the Lerwick streets
Shetland. A wee run around some of the Lerwick streets
A Living House...
Belmont House is a lovingly restored Georgian mansion on the Shetland island of Unst you can rent by the week or weekend. It sleeps up to 12.
Onboard Shetland Islands Council ferry - MV BIGGA - heading from Gutcher, Yell to Belmont, Unst.