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North Yell boasts some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in Shetland and is rich in natural resources. It’s also home to a dynamic, ambitious community with bold plans.

Ready to welcome visitors to enjoy the dramatic scenery, abundant wildlife, and excellent fishing, the pioneering community is also proud of its enterprising spirit, engendered by the North Yell Development Council.

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ABOUT NORTH YELL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

North Yell Development Council (NYDC) exists to encourage the community’s efforts to thrive as a self-sustaining, ambitious and carbon neutral community.

The council’s core objectives are to support Enterprise, Initiative, and Self-help and it has a long, proud history of helping foster a spirit of entrepreneurialism and resilience – inspired by the spectacular surroundings and bountiful natural resources.

Recent Projects

Energy Grant Scheme

In June 2023 North Yell Development Council launched Shetland’s first Energy Grant Scheme. 

Cullivoe Industrial Estate

The Cullivoe Industrial Estate is a two phase development located at the Cullivoe Pier and is home to 14 Business Sites. If you are interested in renting a site in Cullivoe email office@northyell.co.uk

North Yell Marina

The new North Yell Marina, opened in May 2022, has 23 berths as well as 5 visitor berths. The Marina has a brand new amenity building with toilet and shower facilities, washing machines and an eBike rental service.

Latest News

Sounds of North Yell
March 16th, 2026

Nort Yell Development Cooncil (NYDC) an da Nort Yell Culture an Heritage Group (NYCHG) embark on twa new Cultural Heritage Projects … 16th March 2026 … NYDC is pairtnered wi da newly established SCIO NYCHG tae undertak twa new cultural heritage projects in Nort Yell.

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NYDC Cost of Living Voucher Scheme
November 24th, 2025

NYDC are providing a £200 voucher to all permanent residencies in North Yell to be redeemed at the North Yell Community Shop. All occupied households in North Yell are elegible, the application form is quick and easy and can be found here.

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Household Resilience Plan
September 30th, 2024

The CNI project have been working with the Yell Community Halls on Shetland's first ever Resilience Hub network. For more details about the hubs contact one of the halls or follow the Yell Emergency Resilience Hubs on Facebook. You can also download your free Household Resilience Plan here.

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