A Journey to Britain’s Northernmost Isle (2nd of 3 Parts)

This is the second post in a 3-Part series. Read the 1st Part here.

Shetland may be remote and wild; but it is an oil rich country and the public infrastructure is one of the best in the UK. Despite its small size, only 1,468 sq km, and a relatively small population, just over 23,000, the Shetland Islands Council is the richest in Britain with £266 million in reserve — thanks to the oil industry revenue.

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June 8, 2017July 7, 2017 by elnasmith Categories: History & TravelTags: A Journey to Britain's Northernmost Isle, Britain's Northerly Isle, Meeting Shetlanders, Scalloway Castle, Shetland, Shetland Houses, Shetland the Edge of Britain, Springtime in Shetland, The Edge of Britain, Trip to Shetland