The History of Shetland concerns the subarctic archipelago of Shetland in Scotland. The early history of the islands is dominated by the influence of the Vikings and from the 14th century on by the relationship with the Kingdom of Scotland, and then latterly as part of the United Kingdom.
Read more about History Of Shetland: Prehistory, Viking Expansion, Conflict With Norway, Increased Scottish Interest, Pawned To Scotland, Hansa Era, UK Era, Napoleonic Wars, World War II, Cultural Influences, Population Development
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