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Lerwick is the Islands Capital with a population of around 7,500. It's central location in the Mainland makes it an ideal choice for the visitor wishing to explore the whole of the Island.

The Shetland Islands are a group of islands consisting of the Mainland, the inner isles (a short ferry trip) of Yell, Unst, Fetlar, Papa Stour, Whalsay and Bressay and the outer isles of Fair Isle and Foula. There are also many other small uninhabited islands, some of which can be visited with ferry tour operators.

The Shetland Islands have strong links with their Norse past and is celebrated each year  in January with a fire festival called Up-Helly-Ah. Shetland Maritime links are also very strong and is displayed with it's many regatta's throughout the summer and is also a port of call for the Round Britain Yachting race.

You will find plenty of varied wildlife throughout the islands including Shetland ponies, Seals and if you are patient, Sea Otters. Bird life is plentiful with a wide variety of sea birds, including a large breading population of Puffins and Great Arctic Skuas along with many migrant passing species including the elusive Stormy Petrel. Rare plant life is also to be found from roadside verges to rarely trodden hills and valleys.