Shapinsay Development Trust

20/05/2026

Congratulations Lenka! Lenka was able to benefit from SWAP funding towards her driving lessons and has now passed her test! If you are member of the Shapinsay Development Trust, you can also apply for SWAP funding for up to 10 driving lessons!

We are delighted to share that Lenka passed her driving test via our Fast Track courses

What a day!

Only realising you left your purse on the boat 5 mins before your test

Fortunately the examiner delayed your test and took you during her lunch break

Allowing you time to get your purse back. What an absolute superstar the examiner was

You managed to keep your nerves with everything that went on and delivered on the day!

Very well deserved!

20/05/2026

Good morning! A peedie heads up that there will be some changes in the coming weeks.

Northerly Marine Services have sold the Nigg Bay and she's off to her new home tomorrow!

The Northerly Venture will take over her post temporarily from the 21st of May, or they may use other boats if the NV is not available, but we will keep you up to date as much as possible!

I've included a photo so you know what boat to look for - the other issue she's got a deeper draught meaning that in most cases, she can't come into the Corn slip, so she will be at the steps at the other side of the pier - I will post a pin in a map when I know which steps, but it will be down toward the north isles pier and not at the slip!

12/05/2026

Come along today between 2 and 4pm for a cuppa and a natter!

Tomorrow it's Cast Affs and Piece Place afternoon! We will have tea and coffee in the clubrooms while Cast Affs is open from 2-4pm, so come down, have a browse in Cast Affs then pop into the clubrooms for coffee and a catch up!

11/05/2026

Tomorrow it's Cast Affs and Piece Place afternoon! We will have tea and coffee in the clubrooms while Cast Affs is open from 2-4pm, so come down, have a browse in Cast Affs then pop into the clubrooms for coffee and a catch up!

05/05/2026

Gemma has one space left at 11.10am on Wednesday the 20th of May if anyone would like it? If you haven't had an appointment before, SDT will pay for your initial visit.

04/05/2026

Notice of fare increase on the Out of Shapinsay Out of Hours Ferry Service from the 18th of May.

Notice of Price Increase from the 18th of May Due to rising running costs, we will be implementing a small increase to our fares. We have worked to keep this adjustment as minimal as possible while…

28/04/2026

Good afternoon! Lots happening today - the newsletter is ready to read digitally https://shapinsay.org.uk/boathouse/newsletter/ (The paper version will follow in the next couple of days)
Minutes of the last meeting are available to read https://shapinsay.org.uk/sdt/board-minutes-agm/
Balfour Cottages is finally going full steam ahead (pictures by Mike Nicolson showing progress up until yesterday evening) https://shapinsay.org.uk/sdt/projects/balfourcottages/
Cast Affs is open today with loads of new donations! (please do come along for a browse, there's loads of new stuff!). We will need to pause donations till we catch up with what we've got!

April 2026 – work has begun to prepare the site to make way for 4 new homes. These 4 fully accessible homes will replace the building as we know it, but be very much in keeping with what was there…

22/04/2026

This event has been cancelled due to lack of interest

It's this weekend! Who's coming?

21/04/2026

It's this weekend! Who's coming?

13/04/2026

The Boathouse will be closed today. Sorry for any inconvenience.