1959
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
April
- 16th
Norwegian fishing boat Dyrhaug, wrecked on Mousa, in thick fog. - 21st
Foundation stone of Gilbert Bain Hospital laid by Robert Ollason, Chairman of the Hospital Board of Management.
October
- 8th
General Election
Jo Grimond returned with 64.1% of the votes.
Turnout was 18,861. (71.3% of electorate).
