Shetland Islands

[ shet-luhnd ahy-luhndz ]

plural noun

1. an island group northeast of the Orkney Islands: northernmost part of Great Britain. 550 sq. mi. (1,425 sq. km).

Other Words From

• Shetland Island·er noun

Example Sentences

Neil Hutchison, the executive manager for roads for Shetland Islands Council warned drivers not to travel unless it was absolutely necessary, given the "deteriorating" conditions in the area.

From BBC

Shetland Islands Council said road conditions were hazardous in many areas, affecting school transport and disrupting ferry services.

From BBC

A site in the Shetland Islands has become the UK's first spaceport for vertical rocket launches.

From BBC

Steve is shy and rarely appears in the skies of the UK - there were reported sightings back in March and in the Shetland Islands in 2021.

From BBC

The sheep are the stars of the show during Wool Week in the Shetland Islands.

From New York Times