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[weetoon, 18/11/2006] This page has information for the visitor to the Shetland Islands, starting with a general geographical introduction and how to get there, continuing with the weather with links to various weather services for an up-to-date forecast and then onto things to see and do on the islands. There are maps and guides and other practical segments. Also available is a page dedicated to the local ponies, dogs and sheep. There are links in all the different sections as well as an ex [more] [weetoon, 18/11/2006] This page has information for the visitor to the Shetland Islands, starting with a general geographical introduction and how to get there, continuing with the weather with links to various weather services for an up-to-date forecast and then onto things to see and do on the islands. There are maps and guides and other practical segments. Also available is a page dedicated to the local ponies, dogs and sheep. There are links in all the different sections as well as an extra page of links. [less]
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[weetoon, 18/11/2006] This site provides information on both the cultural and natural heritages of the Shetland Islands. A number of detailed maps of the different areas of Shetland, with symbols showing places of interest and other practical information, can be accessed by clicking on a map on the home page. Additional information by region is also available in the same way.
Under the 'cultural heritage' and 'natural heritage' headings are a number of themed online brochures. [more] [weetoon, 18/11/2006] This site provides information on both the cultural and natural heritages of the Shetland Islands. A number of detailed maps of the different areas of Shetland, with symbols showing places of interest and other practical information, can be accessed by clicking on a map on the home page. Additional information by region is also available in the same way.
Under the 'cultural heritage' and 'natural heritage' headings are a number of themed online brochures. [less]
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[weetoon, 19/11/2006] This site by the Shetland Arts Development Agency has some information about Shetland in general, but more particularly about its music. It details Shetland's musical tradition since 1700 to today's scene, in particular the fiddling element. There is information about current musicians and bands and about festivals and informal pub sessions.
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[weetoon, 24/11/2006] Working on the Wikipedia principle, Shetlopedia currently comprises 933 articles on Shetland and related matters. Categories of articles include Shetland music, heritage, Lerwick streets and a timeline of life on Shetland. Articles can include photographs and links to relevant websites. There is also a link to 'Shetland dictionary', an English-Shetland resource. More articles that do not belong to the main categories above can be found under the Category index. [more] [weetoon, 24/11/2006] Working on the Wikipedia principle, Shetlopedia currently comprises 933 articles on Shetland and related matters. Categories of articles include Shetland music, heritage, Lerwick streets and a timeline of life on Shetland. Articles can include photographs and links to relevant websites. There is also a link to 'Shetland dictionary', an English-Shetland resource. More articles that do not belong to the main categories above can be found under the Category index. [less]
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[weetoon, 26/11/2006] This page shows 28 aerial pictures of Shetland including the town of Lerwick, the island of Unst (the most northerly populated island in the British Isles) and Muckle Flugga and its lighthouse. Click on a picture to bring up the full-size version.
