1788
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
- The building of Tingwall Kirk started, and the old St. Magnus Church were demolished.
- Bigton House was built.
July
- 4th
The Adventure, a sloop, in ballast, of Lerwick, from Baltasound, Unst and for Busta Voe, Delting, wrecked on Quida Ness, West Voe, Papa Stour.
