1996
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
February
- 29th
The Shetland Times becomes one of the first newspapers in the UK to publish some of its content on the internet.
May
- 11th
After a complete refurbishment, The Swan was relaunched in Lerwick Harbour. - 20th
Whilst on approach to Tingwall Airport in strong crosswinds,the Loganair air ambulance crashed short of the runway.
The pilot, Alan Young was killed. Nurse Maureen Polson removed Dr Gerald Freshwater from the wreckage. - 21st
Photographer Bobby Tulloch died.
July
- Second phase of the Clickimin Leisure Centre completed.
November
- 14th
John P. Nicolson wins the Yell South By-Election for the Shetland Islands Council.
