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Talking Music
by
Davie Gardner

The last one to leave…

A facility to keep Shetland on the cultural map

Victim of its own success

Wish upon a "falling" Star

 

Four Seasons with Rosa Steppanova

Four Seasons - Autumn 2009

Four Seasons - Late Summer

Four Seasons - Spring 2009

Four Seasons - Winter 2009 -

Four Seasons - Autumn 2008 -

Goatskin thongs and flower miles

A shelterbelt for Christmas?

I know where my lambs are going

Land Matters
by
Ronnie Eunson

Knitting a future for crofters

A Manifesto for Shetland's Agriculture

Blurring the lines of local democracy

Trust could earn £500 million from windfarm

Editorial: Out of touch with the times

Windfarm would leave terrible legacy

The sheer scale of windfarm project only begins to sink in

Wind could raise more cash than oil

Time to start building bridges

Why reform Shetland Charitable Trust?

Where to from here, SIC?

Obituaries

George S Peterson 1927 - 2010
A man of family and faith

Andy Robertson 1925 - 2008: He lived every day of his life

John J. Graham 1921-2008: A major figure of 20th century Shetland

The innovator who almost became an islander

Cecil Eunson: A champion of the underdog

Gunnie Moberg-McPhail

Peerie Willie - a musical giant

Reviews

Expect more competition for seats on the boat this summer (20 February 2010)

Breaking boundaries
(26 January 2010)

Love, commitment and meaning
(19 December 2009)

The confidence of youth
(26 November 2009)

Brian Henderson Exhibition - New Paintings
(19 November 2009)

The Thomas Fraser Phenomenon
(12 November 2009)

A rare treat
(20 October 2009)

An inspirational mix to celebrate the guitar
(22 September 2009)

Spoilt for choice at joint festival
(10 September 2009)

A sniff of blossoming talent
(4 September 2009)

Review: Canterbury Tales
(3 September 2009)

Good for a laugh
(13 August 2009)

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
at the Clickimin
(7 August 2009)

Greek-Scottish-Shetland
drama at its best
(30 July 2009)

A stimulating and refreshing new connection
(14 July 2009)

Something for everyone
(10 July 2009)

Here Come the Vikings
(22 May 2009)

Drenched, buffeted and exhilarated
(26 March 2009)

Hidden rock talent comes out
(18 March 2009)

Crime writing - The Verdict
(23 February 2009)

Mind blowing Jewish jazz
(17 February 2009)

Festive feast for the ears
(15 December 2008)

Not About Heroes
(24 November 2008)

Much to enjoy…and learn besides
(10 November 2008)

All a bit too much
(19 September 2008)

Chroma do it again
(23 June 2008)

Painting Venice
(5 June 2008)

How about that for a gig!

A "bloody minded" look at the isles

Textile magic

Drinking at the fountain of genius  

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