About our area
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About ShetlandShetland lies at the north-western frontier of the European Union, over 200 miles north of Aberdeen and nearly 1,000 miles from Brussels. It comprises more than 100 islands, 16 of which are inhabited. The main sources of economic activity in the islands are the offshore oil industry, fisheries and aquaculture, agriculture, knitwear and tourism. Constraints facing the economy of Shetland include high transport costs, the marginal viability of services, deficiencies in infrastructure, labour market problems and an often harsh climate. |
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Shetland Area Map
Page containing a downloadable map pdf file showing, in some detail, the geographical area in which Shetland Enterprise operates.Publications
This page contains links to downloadable files of documents commissioned by Shetland Enterprise or issues of current significant interest.Shetland Economic Development Forum
Information about the Shetland Economic Development ForumBroadband in Shetland
Broadband in Shetland, and Broadband in General.Shetland's Economy
Recent facts figures and interesting statistics about the economy of Shetland.Shetland Local Economic Forum
Information about the Shetland Local Economic Forum and link to the National website