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The Swan Trust SCIO, caretakers of Shetland’s iconic Tall Ship, Swan, are seeking a new Trustee to join the board, with specific skills in finance to take on the Treasurer role.

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Shetland’s own Tall Ship, Swan, returned home to berth in Scalloway this morning following a week in Ullapool where a brand-new mast was fitted – funded by Serco NorthLink Ferries.

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2024 Vevoe Trophy Winner

12 November 2024

David Abernethy, from Eshaness, has been named by the Swan Trust as the Vevoe Trophy winner for 2024.

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An exciting new partnership between the Swan Trust SCIO and Serco NorthLink Ferries will enable Swan LK243 to have a new main mast fitted in the coming weeks.

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Swan Ties up for 2024

9 October 2024

Shetland’s sail training vessel Swan LK243 has finished the 2024 season, having helped some 140 young Shetlander’s to experience sailing onboard the restored ex-herring drifter, in addition to 220 others.

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Over 150 people were welcomed on board Swan recently as the boat opened the decks as part of the national Doors Open Day campaign.

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The second of the school sailing sessions took place this week from 16th to 18th, with 45 pupils and 10 teachers taking to the seas on board Swan.

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Seeking Skipper for 2025

4 September 2024

The Swan Trust SCIO are seeking a full time Skipper for Swan to oversee the busy summer sailing schedule in 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity offering the chance to work with a great team on international voyages and spend time aboard Shetland's iconic historic vessel.

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A new chair has been appointed to lead the activities of the Swan Trust SCIO, which owns and operates the Swan (LK 243) – the refurbished ex-herring drifter which has served since 1998 as the community’s sail training vessel.

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School pupils on the west side of Shetland recently had the opportunity to sail on board Shetland’s flagship sailing vessel, Swan. The activity days were supported financially by Cooke Scotland who have salmon farm sites on the west side and were keen to support pupils in their local community to have this experience.

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Join our Team

5 June 2024

An opportunity has arisen to join our team in delivering the exciting and important activities of the Swan Trust SCIO - preserving Shetland's maritime heritage and the valuable sail training skills and experience.

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The Swan crew teamed up with the Aith Lifeboat team last night for a towing training exercise in the waters around Aith.

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