Today we’ve had a lovely May Day surprise, and no it wasn’t a pinch and punch for the first of the month! It was the news that our Puffin pair that we watch via #puffincam laid their egg this morning. The egg was spotted at 9.41 am by @pridith...

Hello As you may know, Sumburgh Head is in the midst of being redeveloped, so is a bit of a building site at the moment. Please note that access to the lighthouse isn't possible this weekend as there is digging work taking place at the gateway...

Do you remember what you were doing 20 years ago, on the 5th of January 1993? I do. I was a local Shetland lass who loved nature and suddenly this happened - The Braer oil tanker ran aground at Garths Ness, and started leaking more than 80,000 tonnes...

You’ll likely be aware of the more public face of the RSPB, such as Date With Natures, campaigns and our wonderful network of nature reserves. What you may not know is that behind the scenes, all across the world, RSPB works in partnership with...

Hello First of all - a quick mention must go to local woman Charlotte Black. She reached Sumburgh Head at lunch time today having run through the night all the way from UNST!!!! That's around 80 miles!! Congratulations Charlotte on an exceptional...