1998
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January
- 27th
Guizer Jarl Colin Summers watches on as the Galley burns at Up Helly-Aa.
[John Robertson's account of the squads]
March
- 31st
Fair Isle South Lighthouse was automated. It was the last manned lighthouse in Scotland.
April
- 22nd
Coastguard Rescue helicopter Oscar Charlie completed its 1000th mission, during which 1,169 people have been rescued. - 23rd
BBC Radio Shetland's new studio in Pitt Lane was opened.
