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We are 23,000 Shetlanders and 20,000 Orcadians living in Shetland and Orkney. The capital of Shetland is Lerwick and the capital of Orkney is Kirkwall. Shetland islands: About 100, of which 19 are inhabited. Orcadian islands: 70, out of which 30 are inhabited. We speak English. The local dialects still conserve some Norse vocabulary. What is our country like? What do Shetland and Orkney look like: mostly low-lying and treeless. Watch live web-cameras here. How is the weather: windy, cool and wet. The Gulf Stream milds winter up to 5�C and summer temperatures reach 20�C. Our economy depends on fishing, agriculture and tourism. Know more about our economy here. Shetland and Orkney are governed by Scotland and belong to Great Britain, and therefore we are part of the European Union. Know more about our institutions here. About the history of Shetland & Orkney - The Vikings settled in Shetland and Orkney on the 7th century. Know more about the Vikings here. - The Orkney's Sagas relate how during the middle ages their Vikings raided the west of Europe. - In 1472 the isles were incorporated to the kingdom of Scotland and centuries later joined Great Britain. - The Orkney islands were a British naval base during WW I and WW II, and Shetland sheltered many refugees escaping from Norway. What to see in Shetland & Orkney - Orkney's capital Kirkwall is famous by its whisky distilleries and by St. Magnus' cathedral, one of Scotland's finest medieval constructions. - Shetland's capital Lerwick conserves a strong cultural and Viking heritage. - Go cruising: the isles are linked by ferry to Scotland, Norway, the Faroes and Iceland. - Take a bike and discover the dramatic scenery of Orkneys' mountains and Shetland's desolated cliffs. - Some of Europe's finest prehistoric sites are found here, like Skara Brae in Orkney and the Mousa Broch in Shetland. - Shetland and Orkney host some of the richest bird sanctuaries in Europe as well as seals and puffins. - Contact the Tourist Office for more information about Shetland and Orkney. Shetland & Orkney in The Scandinavian Shop  Travelling
to Shetland and Orkney? You can find here travel guides and journey accounts
of the Shetland and Orkney islands. Information about the archipelago, how to
get there, what to do, where to go and tips.Interested in Scandinavian Music? A collection of the very best of Scandinavian folk, pop-rock and Nordic classical music.  Shetland
and Orkney-Ware! Jerseys, Hoodies, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Raglans and
Tops to keep you in style while showing your Orkney or Shetland origin. Who
were the Vikings? Learn about the infamous pirates from Scandinavia. Sagas
and Eddas, Viking History, Norse Mythology, Viking Art, Viking Movies, Vikings
for Kids... Scandinavica.com
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