SLAP need a slap for this treatment of a long-established and valued Shetland company. The company is owned by the Shetland Charitable Trust, which is supposed to administer its money on behalf of the people of Shetland. They are out of control.

This affair seems a little odd. But pretty much par for how private businesses are treated by the 'Shetland state'. Halls of residence could go anywhere. A marine engineering firm can't. And what sort of company accepts a higher offer which is only conditional on planning consent?

HNP has been an important part of engineering services, especially to the fishing industry, for many years and should be allowed to remain on the site it occupies. Student accommodation can be located elsewhere. Allister Rendall

I thought SLAP was formed to provide financial assistance to local businesses by leasing back property and assets when a business lacked the finance for outright purchase? Have SLAP forgotten the reason for their existence?

HNP provides an essential service to Shetlands Marine, Aquaculture and Agricultural operators. Surely protecting local jobs must be the highest priority not the profits of SLAP who after all are only managing their estate on our behalf.

Can't understand how SLAP are even allowed to do this after HNP winning the bid process. Shetland jobs on the line to be replaced by a company from South building flats. Seems something wrong with SLAP board and understanding of the situation.

Lay her on

keep shetland rolling