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Living Lerwick Santas Grotto Raises £3500 for RNLI

Living Lerwick transformed the former RSM UK offices into a winter wonderland, creating the perfect setting for Santa Claus to meet 400 excited bairns.

6 Lucky Spend at Da Street Winners 2024

Congratulations to Our 6 Lucky Winners!

Christmas Window Competition Winner

The winner of the very close and hotly contested town centre window competition has been announced this afternoon as Specsavers – Lerwick.

Lerwick Town Centre Prepares for Christmas with the Arrival of the Christmas Tree

Lerwick’s Market Cross welcomed the arrival of its festive centrepiece this week, marking the start of preparations for the Christmas Parade on Saturday, 30th November.

Living Lerwick Halloween Trail 2024

We’re thrilled to share that this year’s Halloween Trail was a fantastic success!

Wool Week Window Competition Winner Announced!

We are excited to share the results of this year’s Wool Week Window Display competition!

Local Businesses Restore Vandalised Flower Planters at Harrison Square

Local businesses have come together in a heartening display of unity to replant the flowers that were vandalised last weekend at Harrison Square. Thanks to a generous donation from Da Barn Lerwick and the dedicated efforts of the team at COPE, the square has been refreshed with new, vibrant flowers.

MSP's sign the Scotland Loves Local Pledge

Isles MSP’s have been signing up to the Scotland Loves Local pledge, confirming their support for local businesses in the area as part of the national Scotland Loves Local Week campaign. (26th Aug-1st Sept)

Pledge Support During Scotland Loves Local Week

The national Scotland Loves Local campaign will run from 26th August to 1st September with customers across the country being urged to pledge their support for local businesses in their area.

Summer Trails 2024

Upcoming Summer Events in the Town Centre

Grotto Donation to Lerwick RNLI

The Living Lerwick Grotto made a return in 2024, bringing festive cheer to 361 bairns over two weekends. Santa, having attended the Christmas Parade to illuminate the town's Christmas tree lights, extended the festivities over two weekends, spreading joy to everyone who came to visit.

Winners of Christmas Draw and Christmas Window Competition

Living Lerwick Unveils Winners of Christmas Draw and Christmas Window Competition

Have your say!

An online questionnaire is now open for the public to comment on the first stages of the creation of a masterplan for the Lerwick Lanes area.

Living Lerwick's Christmas Parade 2023

In a spectacular display of festive delight, Lerwick came alive on December 2nd as over a thousand merry souls gathered for the annual Christmas Parade. The crisp afternoon air buzzed with excitement, setting the perfect stage for the arrival of Santie.

Harrison Square

Living Lerwick is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Cope-Shetland Garden Co to revitalise Harrison Square.

Grotto Donation to Lerwick Lifeboat

Following a very Santas's Grotto event in the town centre during December, Living Lerwick were delighted to be able to present a cheque for £2250 to Lerwick Lifeboat.

Festive Winners 2022

Six local winners have scooped £175 worth of vouchers each in the bumper Christmas Spend at da Street draw and Envi Hair Salon has taken the title of best Christmas Window for 2022.

Christmas Parade 2022

Amazing Turnout for Christmas Parade The town centre Christmas parade returned with a fantastic turnout this past weekend.

Christmas tree marks beginning of festive season

Lerwick town centre has taken delivery of the Market Cross Christmas tree this week ahead of the popular Christmas Parade planned for Saturday 3rd December.

Sun Shines on Jubilee Celebrations

The Peerie Jubilee Spree celebrations took place this past weekend in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the sun shone on the crowds who gathered all day and evening to enjoy the festivities.

Jubilee Art Winners

Primary school pupils from schools around Shetland have been busy creating works of art as part of a competition to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month. 9 winning entries and 3 commended have been chosen from the three age categories and over 120 entries.

Jubilee Beacon Trail Begins

As part of local plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, from April 30th until June 12th, Living Lerwick has teamed up with High Street Safari to run a free augmented reality story-trail in Lerwick town centre.

Begg Shoes

Leading shoe retailer, Begg Shoes has reported a significant increase in formal footwear purchases at the beginning of 2022, suggesting weddings and events could be back on the cards this year.

Festive Winners in Town Centre

Twelve local shoppers were rewarded yesterday with prize packages in the Spend at da Street loyalty scheme, as Jamieson's of Shetland was revealed as the public's favourite Christmas window.

Christmas Parade

The town centre Christmas parade returned with a fantastic turnout this past weekend after a break in 2020 due to Covid.

Christmas arrives at Commercial Street

The Christmas spirit has definitely arrived at Commercial Street.

Scotland Loves Local Fund to Boost Loyalty Scheme

Living Lerwick have been awarded £6,674 funding from the national Scotland Loves Local fund to help boost promotion of the popular local loyalty scheme – Spend at Da Street, and provide other incentives to support town centre businesses.

Party Atmosphere at da Street in October

Despite some showery weather at the weekend, Commercial Street was packed with families enjoying live music and the Living Lerwick ‘Which Witch’ Halloween Trail.

BID Approved by Businesses for Third Term

Businesses in Lerwick town centre have been voting for the past six weeks on a proposed third term of the town centre Business Improvement District, and the result announced today returned a 74% positive vote.

Successful Summer Activities in Lerwick Town Centre

Following a summer of self-led activities in Lerwick town centre, Living Lerwick have been distributing prizes this week to the lucky winners of the competitions.

Viking Planters add a Splash of Colour

Four new planters have been added to the colourful town centre flower displays this year, courtesy of Viking Energy Windfarm.

LOCUS Trail Launches

Funded by the Scottish Government’s Town Centre’s fund through Shetland Islands Council, the first phase of LOCUS - Lerwick’s new public art trail - has now been installed at sites across the town centre.

Summer Activities in Lerwick Town Centre

Lerwick town centre will host a range of activities during the summer holidays to keep all ages entertained, from Saturday 3rd July. Events are free to take part and offer a socially distanced way to have fun and enjoy our town centre.

Celebrating 40 Years of Trading

Alister Smith celebrates 40 years of trading on Commercial Street today - marking the anniversary of him taking on the landmark shop from Bobby Bayes.

Spend at da Street Winners

The town centre loyalty card scheme continues to reward shoppers for choosing to buy local with monthly prize draws.

Public Choose Mural Designs

The Shetland public have chosen two new town centre mural designs in a vote held last week, with over 640 people taking part.

LOCUS 2 Voting Open

The second stage of the LOCUS project in partnership with Shetland Arts has opened for the public to have their say in which murals will be chosen for prime locations in Lerwick town centre.

Town Centre Winners

Living Lerwick has presented prizes to two local winners on behalf of town centre businesses this week.

Lifeboat Donation from Living Lerwick

Living Lerwick Director, Stuart Jamieson from Harry’s, handed over a cheque to the Lerwick Lifeboat Ladies Guild this morning on behalf of town centre businesses. Linda Simpson and Rhoda Watt accepted the cheque on the Lifeboat pier.

Business Opening Update

Some town centre businesses continue to operate with temporary changes to opening hours. The information here will be updated as Living Lerwick are informed of changes.

Christmas Round Up

Christmas activities and a flurry of shoppers have brought a real buzz to Lerwick town centre in recent weeks.

Christmas Window Winner

Ninian have been named the best Christmas window competition winner following the public vote.

Alternative Christmas Light Switch-on

The normal festive Christmas parade to switch on the town centre Christmas lights was unable to go ahead this year due to restrictions imposed on public gatherings because of Covid-19. This did not stop Living Lerwick spreading a bit of Christmas cheer though...

Scotland Loves Local Funding Received

Living Lerwick has received funding from the Scotland Loves Local fund to assist with the winter 'Buy Local' campaign being delivered on behalf of town centre businesses in Lerwick.

Christmas arrives at Commercial Street

With the arrival of the Market Cross Christmas tree, the Christmas spirit has definitely arrived at Commercial Street.

Buy Local Film Launched

Living Lerwick launched a short film this week explaining how shopping local benefits many in our small communities.

Double High Street Hero Recognition

Project Manager, Emma Miller and Director, Edna Irvine have both been recognised in the recent High Street Hero award announcements for the work they have done to support businesses in Shetland during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The message this spending season is: SHOP LOCAL

The message this spending season is: SHOP LOCAL

Winners Galore in October

The town centre activities held over the October holidays have attracted good levels of footfall to the town centre and provided much needed cheer for those taking part, and lots of prize winners.

Loyalty scheme pays out for local shopper

Anna Marie Arthur from Whalsay was today drawn as the winner of the Spend at the Street campaign launched by Living Lerwick at the end of June. 446 completed loyalty cards were handed in, from 2680 handed out from local shops and cafes to encourage spending local after lockdown closures.

Customer Guidance

Businesses in Lerwick town centre are delighted to be welcoming customers through their doors once again. Expect some changes to your shopping or eating out experience - our guidance will help you know what to expect.

Spend at da Street

Living Lerwick has launched a campaign to encourage customers to return to spending with Commercial Street businesses following the Covid-19 closures. Customers have the chance to win a £200 shopping spree.

Free Resources Available for Businesses

Funding from the Shetland Retailers Association and the BID Resilience Fund has enabled information posters and safety starter kits to be made available for up to 150 Shetland retail businesses.

Living Lerwick Widens Support Network

Living Lerwick have received national and local funding to provide a wider network of support to businesses throughout Shetland, and review business resilience in the coming months.

Lerwick Town Centre Remains Open

Lerwick town centre businesses are committed to continuing as normal a level of service to our local community as is possible during the current Coronavirus crisis.

LOCUS Project - Community Engagement

The town centre art trail project, LOCUS, is beginning a series of community engagement activities as the artists begin to develop the details of their installations.

Winners Galore in Town Centre

There are winners galore in Lerwick town centre today, as the top Christmas window is announced and the Elf trail comes to an end.

Christmas Gifts from the Town Centre

Living Lerwick handed over Christmas donations of food and gifts last week to the Shetland Food Bank and Food for the Way representatives for those in need in our community.

Crowds turn out for parade

Crowds of people lined Albert Wharf and Victoria Pier to welcome Santa ashore in Lerwick yesterday. Commercial Street was packed with excited faces waiting for the man in red to lead the parade.

Commercial Street Comes Close Second

Commercial Street has come a close second to neighbouring Kirkwall in the public vote to find Scotland's most beautiful high street in 2019.

Gift Appeal Launched

Living Lerwick is launching a Christmas gift appeal in conjunction with the Shetland Food Bank and Food for the Way to gather gifts for people in Shetland in need this festive season.

Commercial Street shortlisted for Beautiful award

Lerwick’s Commercial Street is one of eight towns shortlisted for the title of Scotland’s most beautiful high street in 2019.

Think Local First

Living Lerwick will launch a month-long campaign on Friday to highlight the benefits of using local goods and services in the lead up to the main Christmas Shopping month.

Sheep Hunters Collect Prizes

James Leslie and Alina Shewan found all the missing sheep in the town centre last week and were chosen as the winners of the competition.

Ninian Wool Week Window tops the poll

Knitwear designer, Ninian, has topped the poll for the best Shetland Wool Week window display during last weeks superbly popular festival with 73% of the votes.

MRI Scanner Appeal Donation

A cheque for £774.40 was presented to the Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal today on behalf of town centre businesses.

Superb Week of Activity

Lerwick Shopping Week took place last week and had the benefit of dry weather for shoppers and activity hunters to take part in events. The event was run alongside Shetland Boat Week this year and many events had a nautical theme including the Pirate Treasure hunt, Island Larder pirate chocolate workshops and jet ski taster sessions to name a few.

Flagstone Work Complete Ahead of Schedule

The flagstone works at the north end of Commercial Street were completed on Friday, more than a week ahead of schedule, thanks to recent good weather. Barrier fencing surrounding the work site has now been cleared and the street will remain closed to vehicles until the end of next month to allow the flagstone base to cure.

Easter Winner

Isla Jamieson, from Sandness, was drawn as the winner of the recent Spring Hunt in Lerwick Town Centre and received a prize of a handmade easter chick from Amy Henderson of Mirrie Dancers.

LHD Custom Clothing win Best Up Helly Aa Window

The recently opened LHD Custom Clothing shop in Charlotte Place received the 2019 prize for the best Up Helly Aa window display in Lerwick town centre last week.

Tooth and Nail Barber Surgeons

The new Barbers in town. Traditional barbers with a cool vibe, pop in for a hair cut, beard trim, hot shave or just a good old chat. Everyone is welcome at Tooth and Nail Barbers.

LHD Custom Clothing

LHD Custom Clothing have a new shop on the Esplanade. We went to have a look around their new premises.

Smirk Meets Maunsie

Local cartoonist Stephen Gordon, AKA Smirk, came face to face with one of his most recent creations recently when he met Maunsie da Market Cross.

Best Christmas Window Announced

The competition for best Christmas Window in the town centre has been won by Ninian, after 200 people voted for their favourite window online in a Living Lerwick poll.

SIBC - Local radio for a local audience

SIBC (Shetland Islands Broadcasting Company) is a well known independent local radio station, broadcasting 24 hours a day. A recent report before Parliament highlights the incredible value of commercial radio advertising - returning an average of £7.70 per £1.00 spent! Is it time to consider your next promotional campaign?

Lerwick is Cool!

Of course, we already knew this, but the Guardian has listed Lerwick as one of 10 of the coolest shopping districts around the world!

Successful Christmas Parade 2018

The Christmas parade and light switch-on took place on Saturday 1st December and was enjoyed by over 1000 onlookers, with enough of a break in the weather to allow for a very enjoyable event.

SSEN Help to Light Up Lerwick Town Centre

Employees from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) stepped in to support Living Lerwick by volunteering to help light up the town this Christmas. A team of ten employees volunteered their time from Monday 19 November to Sunday 25 November to install nearly 1km of stainless steel wire the length of Commercial Street to allow the Christmas lights to be safely hung in the town.

Christmas Parade this Weekend

The Lerwick Town Centre Christmas Parade is scheduled to take place this weekend on Saturday afternoon from 3.30pm when Santa Claus will come ashore at the Albert Wharf – direct from the North Pole aboard the Lerwick Lifeboat.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

The town centre Christmas tree has been installed at the Market Cross, thanks to the joint efforts of Northwards, Serco NorthLink, Shetland Islands Council and Living Lerwick.

New Look for Living Lerwick

Living Lerwick have unveiled a new brand today, which has refreshed the website and will be used in festive season marketing materials.

Pumpkin Hunt

Get spooky this October with our Town Centre Pumpkin Hunt! Lerwick town centre businesses are getting into the Halloween spirit with a Pumpkin hunt which is open to folk of all ages to join in.

Dinner at The Dowry

Recently the Living Project Management team gave The Dowry a try for dinner and were not disappointed!

Donation to Disabilty Shetland

Steve Mathieson, Chairman of Living Lerwick, presented a cheque to Stephanie Bain of Disability Shetland yesterday for money raised for the charity during the Lerwick Lanes fun run event earlier this month.

Sean Batty’s Tunnock's Tea Party at Da Street

Favourite STV weatherman, Sean Batty will be in Shetland on Thursday 30th August to take part in a fundraising campaign for STV Children's appeal which raises funds for children in poverty across Scotland.

Shopping Week comes to a bright finish

Lerwick Shopping Week 2018 came to a close on Sunday with a spectacular day of weather to round off the week.

Shopping Week Launched with New Mascot

Lerwick Shopping Week begins today, with the announcement of the new town centre mascot. ‘Maunsie da Market Cross’. There are a range of competitions, workshops, special offers and events planned for this week.

World Cup Flag Winners

Ben Mullay, Director of Living Lerwick, today presented 3 winners with their prizes from the recent World Cup Competition.

World Cup Awarded in Lerwick

The FIFA World Cup 2018 was awarded to the winners again today, but this time made from chocolate and on a sunny afternoon in a change from the torrential downpour following the final game on Sunday.

New Salon in Lerwick: Tangled

Some of you will have noticed already a new hair salon pop up in the form of Tangled. The new salon run by Brenna Laverty is eye catching and very colourful!

World Cup Competition

32 local shops and businesses are taking part in this summer's World Cup by representing each of the playing nations for a chance to win the much coveted World Cup - although the Shetland version will be made of chocolate!

Love from Shetland Re-launch

On the 28th April 2018, Love from Shetland officially moved premises and re-opened in their new shop in the North end of Commercial Street.

Mascot Design Competition

Living Lerwick Project Managers are calling on artists and designers to take part in a competition to design a new mascot for Lerwick Town Centre.

Easter Egg Hunt Winners

Following a great response to the Easter Egg hunt competition in Lerwick town centre, the winners were chosen yesterday from over 80 entries.

Easter Lerwick Town Centre Egg Hunt

Lerwick town centre businesses are getting into the Easter spirit with an Easter Egg hunt which is open to folk of all ages to join in. DATES NOW EXTENDED

New BID Project Managers Appointed

Westside Pine Wins Best town centre Christmas Window Display

Businesses in Lerwick town centre decorated their windows with a festive theme to encourage the public to vote for them before 11th December in the Living Lerwick Best town centre Christmas Window Display competition.

Everyone pulls together for Christmas Event

There was a huge turnout for Living Lerwick’s Magical Christmas Light Switch-on Parade on Saturday 2nd December.

Living Lerwick Christmas light switch-on parade just got even better

The Living Lerwick Christmas light switch-on parade just got even better. Love From Shetland will be taking Connor the goat out in the parade. He’ll be all dressed up in his Christmas jumper with bells on. Island Larder will have roasted chestnuts, fresh crepes, Belgian Hot Chocolate and just out the oven Mince-pie rolls for you to grab and enjoy as the parade takes place. Aurora Gifts are offering 10% off jewellery and gifts on the day.

Joint Effort Brings Tree to Market Cross

For the third year running, Living Lerwick have worked in partnership with SIC, Northwards and Northlink to re-instate the popular big Norwegian Christmas tree at the Market Cross.

Magical Christmas Light Switch-on Parade

The Christmas lights (provided by the businesses in the area through Living Lerwick) will be switched on by Peerie Foxes nursery bairns waving their magic wands as they pass. This year’s Jarl Squad will be out as part of the parade and the brass band will provide music as the parade progresses

BID Management Contract Invitation to tender

Living Lerwick Ltd is seeking a person or company to take on the contract as project manager of the Living Lerwick BID until 31/08/2021.

Calder and Layla Win Bairns Photo Hunt Competition

Winners of the Bairns Photo Hunt competition, Calder and Layla Evans, are "made up" with their win and prizes from Lerwick town centre retailers.

New “Goin Tae Da Street” Video Proves Popular

Living Lerwick commissioned JJ Jamieson to produce a video to showcase the town centre, it’s businesses and the community they serve. JJ filmed during Shopping week and used the services of local poet, James Sinclair, to create the voiceover. In just one day, it was viewed over 21,000 times and shared by 340 people.

Town Centre Businesses Vote to Continue With BID

The project management team and directors of the Lerwick BID would like to thank all those members who voted positively in the recent ballot to determine whether the BID should go to a second stage and who have shown confidence in the ability of the BID model to continue improving what is on offer in the town centre by encouraging businesses to work together.

Shopping Week 2017

The Living Lerwick Shopping Week runs from Saturday 29th July to Saturday 5th August and promises to entertain and entice customers with a varied mix of events and promotions. This year is the third Lerwick town centre shopping week. Town centre businesses have done us proud this year, making full use of the experience they have built up over the previous two years to offer a huge range of entertaining workshops, in-store promotions, demonstrations and great deals.

Easter Holiday Hunt Winners

During the Easter school holidays Living Lerwick Ltd ran an ‘Easter Holiday Hunt’ competition for bairns where they had to identify 12 features from within Lerwick town centre.

Heritage Drop-in Session

Pat and Steven Christie are holding a drop-in session at the Living Lerwick office at 7 Mounthooly Street on Monday 17th April from 2.00pm – 6.00pm. The aim is to gather interesting stories, photos and anecdotes about the people and places in Lerwick town centre from the past. Contemporary information is of interest too.

Easter Holiday Hunt

During the Easter school holidays Living Lerwick Ltd is running a fun ‘Easter Holiday Hunt’ competition for bairns.

Ninian Best Christmas Window Display

Businesses in Lerwick town centre decorated their windows with a festive theme to encourage the public to vote for them before 5th December in the Living Lerwick Best town centre Christmas Window Display competition.

Magical Xmas Light Switch-on Parade

The cold, yet dry day helped to ensure a huge turnout for Living Lerwick’s Magical Christmas Light Switch-on Parade.

Joint Effort to Erect Tree at Market Cross

For the second year running, Living Lerwick have worked in partnership with SIC, Northwards and Northlink to re-instate the popular big Norwegian Christmas tree at the Market Cross.

Festive Fun in Lerwick town centre

Lerwick town centre is getting ready for the festive season. The lights have been hung, the trees are on their way, the businesses are decorating their windows and organising extended opening hours and Santa has been booked for the Magical Christmas light switch-on parade for 26th November - he says he will be bringing some naughty elves with him.

The Vikings have landed!

A new, fun Mini Viking Walking Trail has come to Lerwick! Can you find them all? Ten cute and colourful Mini Vikings have been created and placed around the town. They can be found in the Living Lerwick BID area, at scenic points of interest and in a few community spaces in Lerwick.

Let's Go Lerwick!

Let's Go Lerwick is a range of fun activities designed to encourage physical activity and sustainable and active travel during European Mobility Week which takes place between 16th – 22nd September. The activities are free to take part in and all you need to do is turn up at the place, date and time of the event, so Let’s Go Lerwick!

Kayla Spotted Puffins and Won

During Shopping Week, Living Lerwick Ltd ran a ‘spot the puffin’ competition. Twenty-five retailers in the town centre displayed the same puffin in their windows for the competitors to spot.

Live Local Music for Living Lerwick Shopping Week

On Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July, there will be live music in Harrison Square. Living Lerwick has also provided picnic tables in the area to help shoppers relax and enjoy the music during a trip to the town centre. The line up is.......

Lerwick Town Centre Shopping Week

The Living Lerwick Shopping Week runs from Sunday 26th June to Saturday 2nd July 2016 inclusive and promises to entertain and entice customers with a varied mix of events and promotions. This year’s shopping week is building on the success of the first ever shopping week held last year with more than 50 businesses taking part with instore offers and mini-events this time.

Lerwick Town Centre Most Northerly WorldHost Destination

Through working together, Living Lerwick member businesses have made Lerwick town centre the most northerly area in the UK to gain national recognition for its commitment to customer service.

Best Town Centre Christmas Window Display

Businesses in Lerwick town centre decorated their windows with a festive theme to encourage the public to vote for them before 7th December in the Living Lerwick Best town centre Christmas Window Display competition.

Buy Local on Small Business Saturday in Shetland

To encourage us to support our local businesses and, in our case, keep our money in Shetland, local businesses are offering something special on “Small Business Saturday”.

Magical Xmas light parade

Despite the horrible wet weather, there was a surprisingly big turnout for Living Lerwick

New places to sit and relax in the town centre

Lerwick town centre now has three new areas for people to meet, take a break, sit down and relax. Town centre businesses, through Living Lerwick have provided five large planters, four of which have built in seating.

Magical Winter Festival

The festive season is taking shape in the town centre. The Living Lerwick Christmas lights have been hung up along the street and are ready for the big switch-on parade on Saturday 28th

Market Cross Xmas Tree Arrives

Following three years with no large Christmas tree at the Market Cross, Living Lerwick have worked in partnership with SIC, Northwards and Northlink to re-instate the popular tradition this year.

Sandcastles and Pavement Art

Living Lerwick held competitions for the best sandcastles and pavement art during its Shopping Week, which ran from Saturday 11th

First Ever Lerwick Town Centre Shopping Week

Living Lerwick Ltd organised the first ever Shopping Week in Lerwick town centre, which ran from Saturday 11th

Spot the Trow Winners

Living Lerwick is delighted to announce Liam Stewart (8) and Leah Johnson (11) as winners of the Spot the Trow competition, held as part of the 2014 Winter Festival.

Best Tattie Soup at the Havly

Living Lerwick is delighted to announce The Havly Caf

Huge Turnout for Parade

Living Lerwick hosted the Winter Festival Switch-on Parade on Sunday 30th November. The sheer number of people who attended went well beyond all expectations.

Magical Winter Festival

Living Lerwick is hosting their Winter Festival again and this year it will be bigger and better. The festive season is taking shape in the town centre.

Tom and Karen win trip away

As part of the Fair Isle Festival with a Commonwealth twist, Living Lerwick Ltd ran a

Fair Isle Festival with a Commonwealth Twist

Lerwick town centre will celebrate the run up to the arrival of the Queens Baton with a Fair Isle Festival, with activities on Saturday 28th

Celebrate - Fair Isle Festival

Living Lerwick Ltd has been granted

Explosive end to Winter Festival

Living Lerwick

Tattie Jarl Winner

The winner of our Spot the Tattie Jarl competition has been announced!...

Going Out With a Bang

The Winter Festsival is coming to an end and with Christmas just around the corner Living Lerwick want to help put everyone in the festive spirit this weekend...

Winter Festival Plans

Living Lerwick is hosting their Winter Festival again and it will be bigger and better this year.

Looking back - Fair Isle Festival

The Fair Isle Festival is now over and what a week it was! We look back on the Fair Isle Festival and how it all came together...

Fair Isle Festival

Harrison Square will play host to the new Living Lerwick street markets throughout the year.

New Business Opportunities

Harrison Square will play host to the new Living Lerwick street markets throughout the year. The stalls will hold different products of all types and change daily to keep it fresh and exciting...

Living Lerwick Market

One of Living Lerwick's key projects to attract more people to the Town Centre is a regular street market for the sale of Shetland produce.

Fair Isle Festival

Living Lerwick is making big plans for a summer event to encourage more locals and visitors of all ages to come to the town centre.

Mother and son winners

Red Herring competition winners receive

Spot the Herring

Two lucky winners will receive prizes worth over

Countdown to Christmas

In Lerwick

Magical Peerie Foxes

The street takes on a more festive look today with the delivery of 50 Christmas trees.

50 Christmas trees on Da Street

The street takes on a more festive look today with the delivery of 50 Christmas trees.