The Shetlands in the sea of clouds
When the first gannets and fulmars appear over the North Atlantic, you can - with a bit of luck - see mysterious islands emerging from the clouds: the Shetlands.
On this page: Shetland Islands — Parents: Atlantik — Photography, Technology & Science at the Tenckhoff Photo Archive.
The Shetland Islands are located in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Norway, and the Faroe Islands, and politically belong to Scotland (United Kingdom). They consist of over 100 islands, about 15 of which are inhabited. The archipelago is famous for its rugged coastline, seabird colonies, Shetland ponies, and its rich Norse and Scottish heritage. The capital, Lerwick, hosts the annual Up Helly Aa Viking festival.