Zetland

British

/ ˈzɛtlənd /

noun

the official name (until 1974) of Shetland

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Supporters will gather at Grangemouth stadium before marching to Zetland park for a rally.

From BBC

An ardent supporter of racing, Her Majesty had a number of runners at the Teesside track over the years, and twice won its premier prize, the Zetland Gold Cup, in 1968 and 2009.

From BBC

In return for the disruption, Zetland County Council - now Shetland Islands Council - was paid a fee for every barrel processed at Sullom Voe.

From BBC

So Elizabeth Zetland of MyHeritage decided to look for first cousins, and that was what led her to Elizabeth Burr.

From BBC

Dive off nearby Snave and Zetland Piers and take the ferry out to Whiddy Island for a visit to one of the island’s several beaches.

From The Guardian

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