Shetland

/ ˈʃɛtlənd /

noun

1. Also called: Shetland Islands. Official name (until 1974): Zetland. a group of about 100 islands (fewer than 20 inhabited), off the N coast of Scotland, which constitute an island authority of Scotland: a Norse dependency from the 8th century until 1472; noted for the breeding of Shetland ponies, knitwear manufacturing, and fishing; oil-related industries. Administrative centre: Lerwick. Pop: 21 870 (2003 est). Area: 1426 sq km (550 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Areas from London to Shetland saw snow on Wednesday.

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That is as far north as the lower parts of Alaska, or the Shetland Islands of Scotland, birthplace of the famously brave and rugged Shetland ponies.

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A choir performed reworked Christmas carols, adapting the lyrics to voice opposition to the Rosebank oil field, located west of the Shetland Isles.

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But the Scottish star who has also appeared in Guilt, Shetland, and Dept Q, has revealed he spent some time considering the offer before agreeing to take part.

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In London and the south, people will have about two more hours of light than islanders in Orkney and Shetland.

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