Town Centre Kicks off for World Cup and Scotland Loves Local Week
Lerwick town centre has received an extra splash of colour this week as the summer plants have been distributed though the area, and shops are decorating windows to mark the start of the World Cup – all as the national Scotland Loves Local campaign begins.
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Town Centre Awards Announced
Over 70 people gathered at the Town Hall on Friday 20th March for the first Lerwick Town Centre Business Awards, bringing together businesses from across the town centre for an evening of celebration, recognition, and community spirit.
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Donation to RNLI Lerwick
Following another hugely successful Santa’s Grotto in December 2025, Living Lerwick were delighted to present a cheque for £3,500.
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Town Centre Business Awards Launched
The first Lerwick Town Centre Business Awards, organised by Living Lerwick, and sponsored by Lerwick Port Authority, have been launched today, with the public invited to vote for their winners in each of six categories.
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Christmas Winners for 2025
The festive season has been in full swing in Lerwick town centre with Christmas shoppers out in force and the festive atmosphere accentuated by the stunning window displays and Christmas lights.
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Market Cross Christmas Tree Arrives
The town centre Christmas tree was today installed at the Market Cross in Lerwick, ahead of the Christmas Parade to be held next weekend.
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Joanne Recognised as High Street Hero
Living Lerwick project assistant, Joanne Williams has been recognised by Scotland Loves Local Award judges as the High Street Hero for the islands region in the 2025 awards. The team are delighted she has received this well deserved recognition.
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Four £50 Prizes Up for Grabs This October in Lerwick Town Centre
Four £50 Prizes Up for Grabs This October in Lerwick Town Centre
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Liberation Convoy Arrives in Lerwick
A powerful maritime tribute marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is now docked in our harbour. The flotilla of five historic Norwegian vessels, including the iconic S/S Hestmanden and the M/K Andholmen, brings a living link to wartime history – and a poignant connection to Shetland’s past.
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Liberation Convoy to Arrive in Lerwick for VE Day 80th Anniversary
A maritime tribute is on its way to Lerwick this May, as part of events marking the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II. The Liberation Convoy – a flotilla of five historic vessels from Norway – will cross the North Sea to commemorate Victory in Europe Day, with public events planned throughout the week.
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