Vic Currie, Reform UK's lead candidate for Highlands and Islands, has skipped key election events, with a senior member confessing ignorance of his identity, sparking controversy ahead of May's elections.
A Fred Olsen cruise ship experienced a gastroenteritis outbreak affecting passengers while stormy weather forced cancellation of a key Shetland Islands festival visit.
The annual Up Helly Aa festival in Shetland reached its dramatic conclusion with the traditional burning of a Viking galley in Lerwick harbour, marking the climax of Viking-themed celebrations.
The world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland saw 'Vikings' take to the streets of Lerwick for a spectacular torchlit procession and longship burning, celebrating Norse heritage.
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The world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival is underway in Lerwick, Shetland, with Vikings marching through the streets in a torch-lit procession and longboat burning.
Crowds gather in Lerwick, Shetland, for the annual Up Helly Aa fire festival, featuring Viking processions, torch-lit parades, and the burning of a replica longboat in a tradition dating back to the 19th century.
The Shetland Islands' spectacular Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival sees Lerwick engulfed in flames as over 1,000 torch-bearing Vikings march before burning a longship.
Discover Lerwick in Shetland, crowned Scotland's cleanest place with a 98.7% score. This remote town offers breathtaking beaches, Viking festivals, and a unique subpolar climate. Plan your visit to this overlooked gem.
Lerwick in Shetland is named Scotland's cleanest place, boasting pristine beaches and rich wildlife. Yet, the remote archipelago grapples with the impact of thousands of tourists from cruise ships.
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The Shetland Islands Council has approved a pioneering Transient Visitor Levy, making it the latest Scottish destination to implement a tourist tax aimed at sustaining local infrastructure and services.
