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The early signs of spring start arriving in Shetland in March, along with noticeably longer days and the promise of warmer days. Catherine Munro hears several Shetlanders’ reflections on the promise that this time of year holds for them.

If you’re visiting Shetland in spring, the Shetland Folk Festival is one of the most exciting times to be here. Held each year across the islands, it’s a lively celebration of folk and traditional music that brings together local musicians and performers...

Each spring, Shetland becomes a destination for migratory birds returning from distant wintering grounds. With abundant food in surrounding waters and wide, undisturbed breeding habitats, the islands attract seabirds, waders and small migrants that travel...

Working in the Short Breaks for Children team in Shetland is a hugely rewarding job embedded in the community, which makes a real difference to the young people the service supports.