1903
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
- Whaling begins in Shetland waters, spelling the end for the Humpback Whales in the area. The Shetland Whaling Co.'s kill for the season was 62.
- Filmaker Jenny Gilbertson born in Clydebank, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
March
- 17th
Appeal against Smith in Sinclair's Beach case decided by First Division of Court of Sessions in Smith's favour. The court upheld udal landholders' rights to the foreshore to the lowest tidemark. - 29th
Barque Louisa of Drammen wrecked on Havra, 4 lives lost.
May
- Massive fire in Union Bank buildings, Lerwick.
July
- 10th
The Livinstonia sank in Balta Sound.
October
- 12th
The wooden ketch Welfare broke from moorings in storm conditions and wrecked in Grutness Voe.
November
- 12th
The wooden smack Gertie in passage from Hamnavoe, Burra to Scalloway wrecked at Hamnavoe Harbour mouth.
