The Viking Community Fund is working with Shetland Islands Council to support Shetland’s Rural Shops over the next three years with funding of £150,000, specifically aimed at energy efficiency measures.

The dedicated fund will provide £50,000 per year over a three-year period, enabling eligible rural retailers to undertake energy efficiency improvements that can lower energy consumption and improve the long-term viability of their businesses. The funding will be administered by Shetland Islands Council through its established Rural Retail Services Scheme.

Funding totals £150,000 over three years from September 2026 to March 2029.

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