2005
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- Thomas Fraser's CD Treasure Untold is released
January
- First oil comes ashore from Clair field, 29 years after the field was discovered.
February
- 1st
Lord Lyon King of Arms approves Shetland's Flag as official.
May
- 5th
UK General Election, Alistair Carmichael, Liberal, wins. See 2005 Election Results - 13th
New light was established on Vaila Sound Lighthouse.
June
- 12th
New light was established on Outer Skerry Lighthouse in Yell Sound - 16th
Peter Ritch, aka the author Mackenzie Cash dies in Lerwick - 17th
Foghorn was discontinued on Fair Isle South Lighthouse.
July
- Compos Mentis released by The Adrenaline.
- 9th-15th
Shetland hosts the 11th annual NatWest Island Games. - 13th-15th
At The Edge music festival. - 15th
The Shetland Football Team wins the gold in the NatWest Island Games football final.
August
December
- 25th
Shetlink is created.
