How did Shetland vote in the Scottish referendum?

On the first question, along with the rest of the country, the electorate in all three areas voted Yes. On the second question Orkney was one of only two areas in Scotland to vote No, Shetland narrowly voted in favour and the Western Isles voted more strongly in favour than the rest of Scotland.

When did Orkney and Shetland become part of Scotland?

1472
ON THIS day in 1472, Orkney and Shetland officially became part of Scotland.

Does Orkney have a flag?

The Orkney flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this historic county. For many years Orkney used a flag with a red Scandinavian cross on gold, but The Lord Lyon, who controls flags in Scotland, turned down its registration as it was too similar to the arms of the Earls of Ulster.

Should Shetland become a crown dependency?

There’s been some talk that Shetland could maybe become a Crown dependency along the lines of Jersey and Guernsey, but I have my doubts about whether that could ever be a goer. I was on Guernsey recently and as we drove around the island, my guide ticked off all the houses that were owned by millionaires.

Should Shetland be an independent country?

Shetlanders rightly prize their island culture and an independent Scotland would respect their right to autonomy, just as Denmark does with the Faroe Islands. Unlike Ian Martin who is opposed to Scotland’s right to choose.

Why are Shetland and Orkney fighting for power?

The aspirations being expressed in Shetland and Orkney are essentially a response to that power grab, and what makes it particularly outrageous is that it’s being perpetrated by a Scottish Government that rails against what it says is centralised power.

Does Shetland’s ‘exploring options for self-determination’ mean union with England?

Contrary to the assertions of Iain Martin, the passing of the Shetland Council motion on “exploring options” for self-determination does not spell a move towards the islands seeking union with England, after a successful indyref2. Quite the opposite, in fact. More Unionist wishful thinking.