Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in Scotland located between Orkney, the Faroe Islands, and Norway, with a total area of 1,467 km2 and a population of 23,020 in 2022. The islands have a complex geology, rugged coastline, and an oceanic climate, and have been inhabited since the Mesolithic period. Shetland was part of the Kingdom of Norway from the 10th to 15th centuries, and was absorbed into the Kingdom of Scotland in 1472, before becoming part of the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The discovery of North Sea oil in the 1970s significantly boosted the economy of the islands, and fishing has long been an important part of the local economy. The islands have a unique Norse heritage, reflected in their language, culture, and place names, and are known for their stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.learn more on wikipedia