Shetland (Old Norse: Hjaltland; Scots: Shetland), also called the Shetland Islands and formerly Zetland is a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated in the Northern Atlantic, between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands, and Norway.
The Shetland Islands are an archipelago in Scotland, United Kingdom. Composed of over one hundred islands, of which fifteen are inhabited, Shetland is located around 160 km (100 miles) north of the Scottish mainland.
“The Mainland” is the largest island known and has an area of 967 km2 (373 sq mi), making it the third-largest Scottish island and the fifth-largest island in the British Isles. There are an additional 15 inhabited islands in Shetland. The archipelago has an oceanic climate, complex geology, a rugged coastline, and many low, rolling hills.
There are 2 main towns on the mainland.
- Lerwick — The only town of any size on the islands, Lerwick has a population of approximately 7000, around one-third of the total population of the islands. It combines a thriving port with some charming and picturesque architecture and is very much the heart of life in Shetland.
- Scalloway — the historic capital of Shetland, with a large marina, castle, and reasonable selection of shops
The views around Shetland are just absolutely astounding. It is one of those places that you will need to visit in this lifetime.
I have produced a video that captures this charming archipelago and its surroundings, and it is now on YouTube for everyone to enjoy. View it in HD (1080p) if possible. Please check out my Instagram and Facebook accounts for more photos that I took during my visit.
Enjoy!
