Scotland's flood risk is rising. Our homes, businesses and communities are at greater risk from flooding due to climate change.

Today, we've launched a consultation on Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs) to protect communities from future impacts of flooding. This will help…

#LerwickTownHall is lit pink and yellow tonight to mark the end of #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth 💝 Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer 😞 #WearAHatDay #Shetland

#LerwickTownHall is lit purple this evening for #PurpleDay , an international day to raise awareness of #epilepsy - a condition thought to affect 1 in 100 people 💜 #PurpleDay 2024 #EpilepsyAwareness #Shetland

The #Commonwealth Flag is flying above #LerwickTownHall today, to mark #Commonwealth Day - a celebration across the 56 member countries and territories of this year’s theme: ‘One Resilient Common Future’ 🌍 #Commonwealth Day2024 #Shetland The Commonwealth
thecommonwealth.org/commonwealth-d…

'Dismissed, ignored and belittled' The long road to endometriosis diagnosis in the UK.
The results of our recent diagnosis survey show that diagnosis times in the UK have significantly worsened over the last 3 years.
Read the full report at: shorturl.at/bzEHU

There's still time to send your feedback on Shetland's Draft British Sign Language (BSL) Plan. The Plan sets out how Shetland Islands Council and NHSShetland will support and promote BSL. Find out more and submit your feedback on our website: shetland.gov.uk/bsl

The RNLI flag is flying at #LerwickTownHall today to mark their anniversary - founded on this day in 1824 and saving lives at sea for 200 years 🛟 #RNLI 200 #RNLI #SavingLivesatSea #Shetland

⚠️ Please note: We’ll be transitioning to our new Library computer system this week.
🙏 Please be patient during this time. Initially it won’t be possible for us to do things as we might normally- we have a number of work-arounds in place to keep disruption to a minimum.
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#LerwickTownHall is lit yellow tonight to mark the 60th Anniversary of Cystic Fibrosis Trust, reflecting on the challenges and breakthroughs of the last six decades, and looking forward to a life unlimited for everyone with #cysticfibrosis 💛 #Shetland #LightUpForCF cysticfibrosis.org.uk

🏳️‍🌈 We're proud to fly the #Pride Progress flag at #LerwickTownHall today, to mark #LGBT + #Pride History Month - a celebration of the rich and diverse history of the LGBT+ community and their positive contribution to society
#shetland #inclusion #LGBT QIA #LGBT I #LGBT HistoryMonth

📸IN PICTURES: Lerwick Up Helly Aa morning procession🛡️🪓

The Jarl Squad present the 2024 UHA bill at the Market Cross

Council Convener Andrea Manson this morning granted the freedom of #Lerwick for 24 hours to the Guizer Jarl Richard Moar (aka King Harald Olafsson) and his squad, at a Civic Reception at #Lerwick TownHall 🔥 #UpHellyAa #Shetland

And they’re off! Fantastic Jarl squad - only another 24+ hours of this to go .
Happy Up Helly Aa - and remember no parking on the parade route from 2pm. 🙂
#UpHellyAa
Up Helly Aa

A @MetOffice Yellow Warning of Wind is in place for #Shetland from 0700 to 1900hrs on Wednesday 31st January - the day after #Lerwick #UpHellyAa . We can expect severe gales which are likely to cause travel disruption on ⛴️ #SICFerries and 🚌 #SICBuses 😢

Another windy spell due tomorrow morning bringing the possibility of disruption to travel. Remember to check the ferries voicebanks before setting off if you're planning to travel: shetland.gov.uk/ferrystatus