where is shetland
Shetland Islands Description. The Shetland Islands, a large group of nearly 100 islands (30 inhabited), are the northernmost part of the British Isles. The current population is estimated at just under 22,000, with the vast percentage of people residing on Mainland (the largest island). Lerwick is the largest populated town. It was during the 9th century AD when Scandinavian Vikings began establishing colonies on the Shetland Islands, and the region fell under the rule of Norway until the 14th century when the islands were pawned off to Scotland.