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Introducing Lerwick
The capital of the Shetlands stubbornly defies its seclusion from the rest of Scotland with a vitality that’s surprising for such an isolated town. The constant influx of tourists and oil workers provides vibrancy and energy, breathing life into the grand Victorian housing that abounds here. Lerwick is the only place of any size in this island group.
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Although the Shetland Islands have been occupied for several thousand years, Lerwick was only established in the 17th century. In the late 19th century it was the largest herring town in northern Europe. Today, it’s the main port of entry into the Shetlands and a transit point to the North Sea oil rigs.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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