Daughter of ‘Shetland Bus’ sailor to embark on trip from Norway to Scotland
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Daughter of ‘Shetland Bus’ sailor to embark on trip from Norway to Scotland

Astrid Larsen, the daughter of Leif Anders 'Shetlands' Larsen, is travelling on a 'Shetland Bus' vessel between the two countries in a Liberation Convoy recreating the route.

The daughter of a late and highly decorated seafarer who operated a secret operations route between Norway and Scotland during the Second World War is retracing the journey in a commemorative voyage. More

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Inverness man appears in court charged with indecently communicating with a child
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Tributes to ‘adventure-loving’ teen who died after jet ski crashed into Shetland pier
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Cyclist who died after being hit by car during Inverness event Loch Ness Etape named
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Inverness man charged in connection with ‘indecent online communications’
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Councillors object to plans for battery storage site near Castle of Mey
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Councillors object to plans for battery storage site near Castle of Mey

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