Shetland: A Globally Recognised Name
Shetland Ponies
World famous pedigree Shetland ponies in their native habitat.
Image by David Gifford
Shetland is a truly fascinating place steeped in history and
Did you know that:
- Shetland lies at the same latitude (60 degrees North) as Saint Petersburg, Russia or Anchorage, Alaska?
- Europe’s largest oil terminal is in Shetland, located at Sullom Voe?
- Shetland was a part of Denmark until just over 500 years ago?
- Shetland is at the forefront of the development of sustainable energy technologies?
The Shetland2005 ‘Introduction to Shetland’ covers all this and more...
