Shetland topographic maps

Average elevation: 85 ft

Being so close to Norway, the islands were of strategic importance in World War II and were a regular landfall for Norwegian boats carrying escapees from the Nazi occupation. The local coastguard were responsible for the refugees and at one point during the war were issued with a tommy gun, although initially…

Average elevation: 3 ft

Average elevation: 66 ft

Average elevation: 157 ft

Lerwick has transitioned from a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) to a maritime climate (Cfb) with cool to cold temperatures all year long. The lack of trees reflects the latter type. This is particularly pronounced by virtue of Lerwick being on the coast of an island, so even extreme temperature records are…

Average elevation: 112 ft

Average elevation: 36 ft

Average elevation: 72 ft

Average elevation: 167 ft