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  • Shetland Butterfly Spot

    Now that we are fully into spring and the sun is shining, the butterflies have started to appear back in our gardens and wild areas. There are just five species of butterfly commonly seen in Shetland. The Large White (Pieris brassicae) is our only resident butterfly and has a bit of a bad rep with…

  • June Highlights

    The Simmer Dim is here, days are at their longest and Shetland’s wildlife is at its busiest, feeding and looking after their young. Keep your eyes on the sea as you may well get a view of cetaceans such as Orca and Harbour Porpoises. Harbour Seals are pupping in June and may be spotted along…

  • NAFC Marine Centre UHI secures National Lottery Support

    NAFC Marine Centre UHI has received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to establish a, ‘Shetland Community Wildlife Group’. This exciting citizen science project will focus on creating a community led group of volunteers interested in Shetland’s varied wildlife. The project will enable local people to get involved in nature, learn new skills, speak…