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Shetland’s own Tall Ship, Swan, will host an open day this weekend (16th & 17th May) at Victoria Pier in Lerwick, where members of the public can view the newly upgraded facilities in the boat’s forepeak section.

Trustees, staff and volunteers at the Swan Trust were saddened at the recent passing of two men who have been heavily involved with Swan and had strong links with Shetland's maritime history.

Peter Campbell, Trustee of the Swan Trust SCIO and Sail Training Shetland has been honoured this past weekend for a lifetime of dedication to Sail Training.

An opportunity to apply for the role of Treasurer within the Swan Trust SCIO offers an exciting challenge to someone with an interest in maritime heritage and a background in accounting or project management.

Trustees and invited guests of the Swan Trust SCIO attended an event at the Scalloway Boating Club on Friday evening to mark the end of the summer sailing season and to congratulate Stella Manson from Sullom on being awarded the Vevoe Trophy for 2025.

Pupils from Aith Junior High School had the opportunity to sail on board Swan recently, thanks to sponsorship funding from Cooke Scotland.

Pupils and teachers from Sound Primary School, in Lerwick, recently enjoyed half day sailing trips on Swan - gaining experience in sailing the boat and learning about Shetland's maritime heritage.

Iconic local boat Swan is set to benefit from a major internal upgrade this winter, following the confirmation of a funding package from local and national sources, and the appointment of a local firm to carry out the work.

Crew and Trustees of Swan were delighted to welcome representatives from Serco NorthLink on board yesterday to see the new main mast, sponsored by the company, in action.

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.

Shetland’s iconic sail training vessel, Swan (LK243), marks a monumental milestone this May – 125 years since her launch at Hay’s Dock in 1900.

In planning an exhibition to mark 125 years since the launch of Swan LK243, Trustees are looking to the Shetland public to loan items for display that would be of interest in charting in the Swan’s history.