Information from The Met Office.

Today 9 May :

Some bright or sunny spells through the day. There will be a few showers but some spells of drier weather too. Fresh to strong northwesterly winds across Shetland at first. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

Partly cloud this evening with a few showers. Then the rest of the night will see variable amounts of cloud and occasional showers. A cold night. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Sunday 10 May :

After a mainly dry start rain will spread southeastwards during the morning, clearing from the north through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Cold and mainly dry on Monday, a few light wintry showers. Early rain on Tuesday clearing to showers. Further showers on Wednesday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 9 May 2026

in the forefront rosa rugosa in flower and behind the Stenness Loch with a view of the remains of one of the crannogs

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