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Shetland

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/ ˈʃɛtlənd /

noun

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)

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But some of Scotland's most popular tourist destinations, including the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Orkney and Shetland have rejected any proposals.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

The industry regulator is considering revised applications for production at Jackdaw, and Adura's Rosebank oil field west of Shetland, after a court ruled that both had been unlawfully approved.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Do the Shetland Islands need a tunnel vision?

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms remains in force throughout Friday for all parts of Scotland except Shetland.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

It was a photograph of a woman and a Shetland pony.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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