Shetland Islands Council14 Nov 2025Bosses of smallest councils to get huge pay risesThe chief executive of Scotland's smallest council will get £32,000 extra next year, a 24% rise.14 Nov 20252 Oct 2025Where will a tourist tax be introduced in Scotland?From this week anyone booking an overnight stay in Edinburgh next July will have to pay the visitor levy.2 Oct 202526 Feb 2025Moray's council tax to rise by 10%For an average band D property, the increase means an annual bill of £1,573.76, up from £1,430.69.26 Feb 202525 Feb 2025Orkney's council tax could rise by 15% Orkney is one of three Scottish island authorities making decisions on its rates.25 Feb 20251 Oct 2024One person dead after Shetland house fireFirefighters were called out late on Monday night to the blaze at the house near Walls.1 Oct 202415 Jan 2024Widespread snow expected as cold snap continuesA blast of wintry weather which closed 180 schools on Monday will extend across the whole of Scotland.15 Jan 20244 Sep 2023Scottish secretary to discuss Shetland tunnels planThe Scottish Secretary is to meet council leaders over proposals for four tunnels linking the islands.4 Sep 202313 Feb 2023Coronation holiday rejected by Shetland councilMembers of the policy and resources committee were unanimous in their bank holiday decision.13 Feb 202320 Jan 2023Islands growth deal worth £100m signedOrkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are to benefit from government investment over 10 years.20 Jan 2023...
