Keep up to date with new stories and details of what our researchers are doing to preserve and promote Shetland's heritage and culture.
The Museum and Archives is managed by the Shetland Amenity Trust, a small charity caring for Shetland's natural and cultural heritage. It is free to visit the Museum and Archives and here we share our work with you through our blogs and news. Donations are welcomed to help the Trust care for the collections and our heritage both now and in the future.
The fiery season will soon be back and Shetland Amenity Trust is putting together a series of events as well as offering extended ...
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Shetland’s War Memorial on Hillhead is now one hundred years old, and was rededicated with a ceremony on 6 January. The memorial ...
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1923, like many of the years between the wars, was not a good one. The Shetland Times year end report spoke of a poor herring fishing, ...
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Shetland Amenity Trust has commissioned a research project with two local straw makers to understand more about the growing of ...
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An ambitious new exhibition dedicated to the artistry of well-known local artist Mike McDonnell opened this weekend at the Shetland ...
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‘Love in Human Herts’, a new publication celebrating Vagaland’s finest poetry has been launched today by the Shetland Amenity ...
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In the 1880s Lerwick was changing rapidly. As the great herring fishery of that era developed, there were new streets, and potential ...
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A new film which brings to life the incredible story of 18th century inoculation pioneer and Shetland crofter Johnnie Notions has been ...
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We had a great time at our recent Skeklers Hat workshop with local artist Eve Eunson in preparation for Halloween.
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Bring your little explorers to the Shetland Museum & Archives for our heritage-filled fun sessions, designed especially for under 5's ...
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To celebrate National Poetry Day we asked assistant archivist (and poet) Mark Smith to uncover a hidden gem from the archives. This ...
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Join us this October Holidays for heritage inspired workshops and some spooky Halloween fun! From witchcraft to skeklers and faas ...
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Members of the public are invited to come along with their ‘treasures’ and meet experts from Scotland’s Treasure Trove Unit ...
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A new display of powerful and iconic photographs by Diane Arbus, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, opened ...
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A new online Archives catalogue has been launched today (Tuesday 8 August) at the Shetland Museum and Archives.
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