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The Swan Trust SCIO is currently recruiting for new Trustees to join the Trust Board. The voluntary role is a rewarding one with an opportunity to shape the strategic focus of the organisation and ensure the continued delivery of valuable and positive experiences for all who sail on board Swan.

The Swan Trust SCIO has recently taken delivery of new industry standard immersion suits, thanks to sponsorship from Boskalis Westminster Ltd, the largest dredging and marine contractor in the UK.

Swan will sail to Faroe for the Island Games in July 2027 and the chance is open now to charter the whole boat for your group to have the perfect supporters trip to cheer on Team Shetland.

Pupils from all three schools in Yell recently set sail on board Swan, with thanks to continued funding provided by Cooke Scotland.

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.