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Scalloway Gets New Museum

Shetland's ancient capital, the village of Scalloway, has many tales to tell.

One of the most compelling is that of the Shetland Bus, which was the name given to the clandestine operation to ferry resistance workers and refugees between Shetland and western Norway during the Second World War. Until now, the history of the village has had to be crammed into a tiny museum on the main street; however, thanks to investment of around £3m, there is to be a new museum, housed in an adapted knitwear factory adjacent to the historic Scalloway Castle. There will be much more space to do justice to the remarkable Shetland Bus story and much else besides.

Published: 02/11/2009

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