1956
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
- Introduction of Shetland Islands Premium Stallion Scheme
- New pier built at Billister, in North Nesting.
March
- 27th
The Russian trawler SRT661, grounded on Spoo Ness, north of Bluemull Sound.
April
- 19th
The Town Council of Måløy, Norway, decided to ask Lerwick to be their friendship town.
May
- 1st
Election of the Lerwick Town Council.
June
August
- Thomas Fraser's first child, May, is born.
- 2nd
James Aitken, Lerwick Town Councillor died.
September
- A turtle is spotted in the sea north-east of Muckle Flugga. See here for more detail.
November
- 3rd
Hamnavoe pier has its official opening.
December
- 28th
Swedish cargo vessel Samba wrecked on Ness of Sound. Coxwain John Sales, Lerwick Lifeboat, was awarded a Bronze Medal for saving 5 men from the vessel.
