What does the name shetland mean?

Shetlandnoun. A particular breed of sheep. Shetlandnoun. A sheep of this breed.

1. What is the meaning of Shetland?
2. Where does the name Shetland come from?
3. Is Shetland Irish or Scottish?
4. Why are there no trees on the Shetlands?
5. What language do they speak in Shetland?
6. When did Scotland get Shetland?
7. Are shetlanders Vikings?
8. What does Ster mean in Scottish?
9. Can anyone live in Shetland?
10. Where did Shetland ponies originate?
11. Does it snow in Shetlands?
12. How hot does it get in Shetland?
13. Are there midges on Shetland?
14. How long is the ferry from Scotland to Shetland?

What is the meaning of Shetland?

(ˈʃɛtlənd ) noun. 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.

Where does the name Shetland come from?

Etymology. The name Shetland may have been derived from the Old Norse words, hjalt ('hilt'), and land ('land'). Another possibility is that the first syllable is derived from the name of an ancient Celtic tribe.

Is Shetland Irish or Scottish?

Shetland Islands, also called Zetland or Shetland, group of about 100 islands, fewer than 20 of them inhabited, in Scotland, 130 miles (210 km) north of the Scottish mainland, at the northern extremity of the United Kingdom. They constitute the Shetland Islands council area and the historic county of Shetland.

Why are there no trees on the Shetlands?

The real reasons for the lack of trees are to do with clearance for firewood and the presence of sheep, which have prevented natural regeneration. Where sheep are excluded, trees grow with little or no shelter.

What language do they speak in Shetland?

What is Shetlandic? Shetlandic, or Shetland dialect, could be described as Old Scots (which is related to Middle English) with a strong Norse influence. It's a waageng (aftertaste) of Norn, an extinct North Germanic language spoken in Shetland until the 18th century.

When did Scotland get Shetland?

ON THIS day in 1472, Orkney and Shetland officially became part of Scotland.

Are shetlanders Vikings?

Shetland, like neighbouring Orkney, was once a Viking stronghold and the imprint they left on the islands still exists to this day. The names of places, geographical features, birds and parts of boats have Scandinavian roots, as do many personal names.

What does Ster mean in Scottish?

Ster – meaning a farm or homestead (examples: Lybster, Scrabster, Bilbster)

Can anyone live in Shetland?

Shetland - living life to the full

It's a safe place to raise a family, offering children great freedom, but Shetland is lively, with a bustling social and sports scene and activities for everyone.

Where did Shetland ponies originate?

Shetland pony, breed of horse popular as a child's pet and mount. Originating in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, the breed is adapted to the islands' harsh climate and scant food supply. Shetlands were used as pack horses and in about 1850 were taken to England to work in the coal mines.

Does it snow in Shetlands?

Question: Does Shetland get a lot of snow? Answer: No, but we do get lots of wind. The (relatively) warm sea air means that snow is only occasional during winter, being most common in January & February. When it does fall it rarely stays for long.

How hot does it get in Shetland?

In Shetland, the summers are short, cool, and windy; the winters are long, very cold, wet, and extremely windy; and it is mostly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 37°F to 59°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 63°F.

Are there midges on Shetland?

I have lived in Shetland for 6 years and I have had no problem with midges - it's too windy and they are rare. Do not worry! You will have a great time here!

How long is the ferry from Scotland to Shetland?

The Aberdeen Lerwick ferry route connects Scotland with Shetland Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Northlink Ferries. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 12 hours 30 minutes.