Shetland Islands is one of 32 unitary council regions in
Scotland. It is a
Scottish island group between the
Orkney Islands and the
Faroe Islands north of mainland
Britain. Total area is approximately
1469km2, the administrative centre and largest town is
Lerwick[?].
The Shetlands were annexed by the crown of Scotland on February 20, 1472.
Main islands are:
Nearby are Foula[?] and Fair Isle.
Famous places:
Main Industries: