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Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands

Archipelago in Scotland
Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands, is an archipelago in Scotland lying between Orkney, the Faroe Islands, and Norway. It is the northernmost region of the United Kingdom. The islands lie about 80 km to the northeast of Orkney, 170 km from... Wikipedia
Area: 566 mi²
Population: 22,990 (2018)
Coordinates: 60°20′N 1°20′W / 60.333°N 1.333°W
Highest elevation: Ronas Hill 450 m (1,480 ft)
Island group: Northern Isles
Largest settlement: Lerwick
OS grid reference: HU4363