where are the Shetland islands?

Answer 1

In the North Sea
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Answer 2

The Shetland Islands belong to Scotland, the northernmost state of the United Kingdom. They are located about 105 miles northeast of Scotland, beyond the Orkney Islands, which also belong to Scotland.

The capital city is Lerwick, located on Mainland, the largest island in that group. The capital city of Orkney Islands is Kirkwall, located on Mainland in that group. Yes, both groups have a Mainland.

The Orkney Islands are in the Scotland section called Orkney just slightly northeast of Scotland. The Shetland Islands are in the Scotland section called Shetland somewhat beyond that point.

Answer 3

The Shetlands are a group of island about NNE ( A bit to the right!) of the Scottish Mainland, famous for it's sheep and wool. It is a seperate county of Scotland.
It is where the Scottish national rugby union team hide when they get frapped by England.
(Hey, Jock, it is only a joke!)

Answer 4

They are a Nordic Valhalla, to the north of Scotland.

Ostensibly the Shetlands belong to Scotland, but the people and culture is very different. Their consumption of alcohol in particular, is more "Scandinavian". .

Shetland women are SCARY!!

Answer 5

Shetland lies 600 miles (960km) north of London. More than a hundred islands, just 15 of them inhabited, span the hundred miles (145km) between Fair Isle and Out Stack, the northernmost point of Britain. This bustling archipelago of 22,500 people boasts abundant wildlife, a spectacular coastline and dozens of major archaeological sites. The 567 sq. mile (1468km²) county of Shetland is an entrancing mixture of Scotland and Norway.

Answer 6

Off the very north east coast of Scotland. Northern from Orkney which is the first islands you come to. If you're wondering for a holiday the isle of Lewis (north west coast of Scotland) is much better, that's where I'm from!

Answer 7

Approximaately 150 miles north of the mainland of Scotland. They are also approximately 150 miles west of the Norwegian coast.
Their longitude (Meridian) is 1 degree W
Their latitude is 60 degrees N.

Answer 8

Near Scotland..

Answer 9

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Answer 10

200 km north of Scotland. Its forms a part of Scotland but is closer to Norway than to Scotland