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of Britain and Ireland. It is a growing guide on all you need to know about the British and Irish lands.
From the Shetland islands
To the South Shetland Islands
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Today is 21st June 2025
- Shetland Day.
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ScallowayScalloway was the ancient capital of Shetland, a position it lost to Lerwick in 1708. It is a fishing port on the western, Atlantic coast of Mainland. Standing over the harbour are the remains of Scalloway Castle, built from 1599 onwards by Earl Patrick Stewart. The castle remains the village's most notable feature. The village is a centre for yoal racing, a popular local sport in Scalloway: Shetland yoals are a distinctive boat derived from those of Hordaland in Norway, whence came many boatbuilders to Scalloway. The town also provides a service base for the oil business. (Read more) |