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Shetland, former county, Scotland: see under Shetland Islands Shetland Islands , island group and council area (1993 est. pop. 22,830), 551 sq mi (1,427 sq km), extreme N Scotland, NE of the Orkney Islands. Formerly the county of

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Shetland
a group of about 100 islands (fewer than 20 inhabited), off the N coast of Scotland, which constitute an island authority of Scotland: a Norse dependency from the 8th century until 1472; noted for the breeding of Shetland ponies, knitwear manufacturing, and fishing; oil-related industries. Administrative centre: Lerwick. Pop.: 21 870 (2003 est.). Area: 1426 sq. km (550 sq. miles)

shetland [′shet·lənd]
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A fabric made of shetland wool with a raised finish and soft hand.


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A Scottish government spokesman said owners Hjaltland Seafarms will eradicate the fish at the site as soon as possible.
The Hjaltland, which runs from Aberdeen to Lerwick, is a fine vessel, with my cabin accommodation rivalling that of a good hotel - and it has bars and restaurants that are top-notch.
Byline: BY BILL GLEESON Business Editor NORTHWESTERN Shiprepairers and Shipbuilders (NSL) has been awarded a pounds 3m contract by Northlink Ferries to build and install additional accommodation aboard the Ro-Ro Ferries MV Hrossey and MV Hjaltland.
 
 
 
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