All fishing communities have their superstitions, and Shetland is no different. The reason for the superstitions may be long forgotten, but many fishermen still abide by them today.

58 fishermen were killed and 10 boats, mainly sixareens, were lost in a freak storm from Iceland. The coastal community was devastated and many families were destitue.

In 1963 after my family had moved to Lerwick I spent my summer holidays working in Shetland Seafood’s Crab Factory.

Fethaland (or Fedaland) fishing station, at the north tip of Shetland’s mainland, established in the 15th and 16th centuries, was once the busiest haaf (deep-sea) fishing station, with around 60 boats operating from there.

Preparing for the launch of the ‘So Much to Sea’ project, Ruth Henderson uncovered an interesting story of her own.

There was seemingly no end to the way in which worn textiles were used to repair or even make new clothing in Shetland.