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	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		Shetland is also a lieutenancy area, comprises the Shetland constituency of the Scottish Parliament, and was formerly a county.
		The landscape in Shetland is marked by the grazing of sheep and the rarity of trees.
		Shetland is served by a domestic ferry connection from Lerwick to the mainland, operated by Northlink Ferries to Aberdeen.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Shetland_Isles (4629 words)

	Flag of Shetland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It was unofficially created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the transfer of the islands from Norway to Scotland.
		The flag uses the colours of the flag of Scotland in the form of the Nordic cross in order to symbolise Shetlands' traditional ties with the two countries.
		Although it is a reverse color image of the Flag of Finland, there is no relationship between the two flags, such as that between the related flags of Norway and Iceland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Shetland (165 words)

	Shetland Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Shetland Islands (also sometimes spelled Zetland or Hjaltland) are one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and also form a traditional county and Lieutenancy area.
		The Shetland Islands were originally a Norwegian colony, but ownership defaulted to the crown of Scotland on 20 February 1472 following non-payment of a marriage dowry.
		Fair Isle lies approximately halfway between Shetland and Orkney, but it is administered as part of Shetland and is often counted as part of the island group.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shetland_Islands (479 words)

	Shetland Islands (United Kingdom)
		To summarize, the author Roy Grönneberg founded the Shetland branch of the SNP (Scottish National Party) in 1966 and was active towards increased autonomy of the islands.
		On the actual use Grönneberg writes: "Although the blue and white flag is not officially recognized either by the United Kingdom government or even the local authority, the Shetland Tourist Office has printed it on its tourist literature for years and has sold thousands of Shetland flags to both locals and visitors alike.
		The blue used in the flag is patterned after the blue of the Scotland flag.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/gb-shetl.html (1053 words)

	Orkneyjar News - Controversy continues over Orkney's flag
		It was originally, he said, the flag of the former Kalmar Union – a union of Norway, Sweden and Denmark from 1397 until 1512.
		Generally flags were represented a specific person or army unit and had, as such, both a decorative and identifying purpose.
		The Norden Flag, as it is referred to, is also unofficial and seems to have been introduced at the end of the 1970s in an attempt to strengthen links between the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
	www.orkneyjar.com /news/flagdebate.htm (983 words)

	ShetlandTourism.Com - Welcome
		With 1,697 miles of coastline, Shetland accounts for 16 percent of Scotland's 10,246 mile overall coastline, and the interaction between the sea and the land plays a large part in all aspects of life in Shetland, including the weather of course!
		Shetland also has some of the best waters for fishing, sailing, canoeing, diving and simply 'messing about in boats' and each summer visitors come from all around the world through the main port of Lerwick.
		A new heritage of superb sports and leisure complexes is also firmly established in Shetland's lifestyle, and visitors can choose from a large range of facilities on the outlying islands as well as on the Shetland mainland.
	www.shetlandtourism.com (385 words)

	Shetland Islands
		The Shetland pony is a small but hardy breed, about 10.5 hands, or 70 cm/27 in high.
		Traditionally, the Shetland Islanders used these strong animals to carry seaweed from the shore up to the fields, where it was spread as a fertilizer.
		Shetland ponies can still be found at country fairs competing in weight-pulling competitions.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0005200.html (297 words)

	Orkney Islands (United Kingdom)
		Inspiration for the flag came from the unofficial flag of Shetland, which is a white Nordic cross on blue, and of course other Nordic flags.
		The flag of the Orkneys was in fact a joint suggestion by the late Allan Macartney (1941-98), who later became the Member of the European Parliament for the Highlands and Islands, and myself.
		Judging from the note in NAVA News, the flag has left the drawing board and sticker stage and is actually sold for local use but I am not sure how widespread the use is. The main source of the note was a discussion the note's author had with an Orkney business that sold the flag.
	www.fotw.net /flags/gb-ork.html (339 words)

	Shetland Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Shetland Islands (sometimes historically spelled Zetland, formerly Hjaltland) are one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and also form a traditional county and Lieutenancy area.
		It is a Scottish island group between the Orkney Islands and the Faroe Islands, north of mainland Scotland, with a total area of approximately 1466km
		The Shetland Islands were originally a Norwegian colony, and were pawned to the crown of Scotland on February 20, 1472.
	www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Shetland_Islands (281 words)

	ECOTRAVEL on The Orkney & Shetland Islands
		On both the Orkneys and the Shetlands, the relics of milleniums ago are accessible whether you travel by bicycle or by bus.
		Shetland's Clickhimin Broch (Bronze and Iron Age) is on a tiny peninsula across the water from recently erected prefab "kit houses." Shetland ponies and miniature sheep are irresistible attractions along the road to Jarlshof (see photo above), a settlement that spans Neolithic, Viking and Medieval periods.
		Scandinavian place names are common in the Shetlands, not so much in the Orkneys, though Britain acquired both simultaneously in the dowry of Margaret of Denmark.
	www.goodmoney.com /orkshet.htm (1126 words)

	Omnipelagos.com ~ article "Flag of Shetland"
		It was unofficially created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the transfer of the islands from Norway to Scotland.
		The flag uses the colours of the flag of Scotland, but in the form of the Nordic cross in order to symbolise Shetlands' historical ties with the Nordic region.
		The flag is practically identical to the former unofficial national flag of Iceland (the hvítbláinn) in use by Icelandic nationalist activists from the 1890s until around the First World War.
	www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=flag_of_%53hetland (151 words)

	Shetland - Science, Biology, Animals, Mammals, Dogs, Breeds, Shetland Sheepdog, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Definitive information on the wildlife of Shetland and up to date news on sightings of all species recorded in the islands.
		The Shetland is the smallest of the British breeds and it retains many of the Shetland comes in one of the widest ranges of colors of any breed.
		The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California's rescue operation was begun in order to help abandoned and surrendered Shelties in need of new homes.
	www.globalinfogroup.com /glig/shetland.html (338 words)

	FOTW Official Flag
		These are various types of "usual" state and well-known flags, as well as some almost identical (that we rarely find different), city flags and house flags, made-up flags used in literature or films, and finally the review of historical flags.
		The islands that are Scottish territores, such as Orkney or Shetland islands have Scandinavian cross on their flags, because they belonged to the Kingdom of Norway until 500 years ago.
		The pirate flag with skulls is known as "Jolly Roger", japanese one is called "hinomaru" ("the flag of the rising sun"), while the French are "tricolore" because of three-coloured flag.
	flagspot.net /flags/fotwprfl.html (1334 words)

	Flying the flag
		The flag of Shetland, commemorates the 500th anniversary of the transfer of Shetlands' islands to Scotland (from the king of Norway and Denmark).
		The Saint Andrew's cross - or Saltyre - is one of the oldest national flags of all, dating back at least to the 12th century, although the honour of the oldest flag among the modern nations generally falls to the flag of Denmark.
		The earliest record to the Saint Andrew's cross flag dates from 1165 AD, where reference is made to a 9th Century battle.
	www.hie.co.uk /flying-the-flag.html (428 words)

	Symbols of State - ExploreNorth
		The flag, and sybmols ranging from mushing, the willow ptarmigan and jade.
		National, state and naval flags, the flag of Aland, the Finnish coat of arms and some basic facts, from the World Flag Database.
		The flags of Russia, the former Soviet Union, and 22 member states, from the World Flag Database.
	www.explorenorth.com /symbols.html (322 words)

	Lighthouse Letters by Sharma Krauskopf - The Flag Dilemma
		That left us with two choices either the flag of Shetland with a cross on a light blue field or the Scottish Solitaire with its brighter blue with a large white X on it.
		The country should be flown higher than the region, which meant the Scottish flag would go on the large flagpole and the Shetland flag on the smaller one.
		After we started flying the Solitaire on the big pole and the Shetland flag on the small pole locals were constantly asking us either what the big flag was or why the Shetland flag was not on the big flagpole.
	www.scottishradiance.com /letters/letters1005.htm (472 words)

	Shetland Sheepdog - Auctions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Shetland Sheepdog - Margaret Osborne - $7.07
		Shetland Sheepdog by Pollyanna Pickering - Sheltie - $12.39
		HP LizClaiborne PURSE Handbag Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie - $24.01
	pedigree-dogs.com /Shetland-Sheepdog--s.html (1403 words)

	Blackwoods Shetland Nordic Gin
		The first gin in the world using local botanical ingredients from Shetland, the islands lying at the far North of Scotland.
		The secret of Shetland Dry Gin lies in the purity of the alcohol and the proportion of botanicals used in each distillation.
		Shetland is one of the few places in Scotland where juniper used to grow in profusion before the introduction of sheep which atemost of it!
	www.shetlandwhisky.com /gin.html (322 words)

	Shetland Today: Shetland Times Online News Feature
		FOR the first time ever Midsummer Day on 21st June is being recognised as Shetland Flag Day, with everyone encouraged to fly the isles' emblem.
		"We hope that Shetland Flag Day will become an important date on everyone's calendar and that the day gives everyone a real reason to celebrate all things Shetland.
		Flags will be available from a variety of shops as well as from VisitShetland at the Market Cross.
	www.shetlandtoday.co.uk /Shetlandtimes/content_details.asp?ContentID=22495 (248 words)

	Jewels & Treasures
		Shetland Sheepdog - Christmas Stocking - Linda Picken
		Shetland Sheepdog - Picture Frame (3 1/2" x 5")
		Shetland Sheepdog - Afghan - Collage - Msd
	www.jewelsandtreasures.com /catalog/default.php/cPath/87_153_106 (61 words)

	Scandinavian Shop > Shetland flags > Shetland Flag stickers and fashion - Scandinavica.com
		» Like the 'Merkid' of the Faroe islands, the flag of Shetland was made in 1969 by Shetland students on the 500th anniversary of the transfer of Shetland from the king of Norway and Denmark to the king of Scotland.
		» The Scandinavian cross represents the Nordic heritage of Shetland and the blue and white colours are taken from the flag of Scotland.
		Iceland / Norway / Denmark / Sweden / Finland / Åland / Faroe / Shetland and Orkney / The Sami and Lapland / Greenland / Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania / World
	www.scandinavica.com /shop/flags/shetland.htm (183 words)

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		Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
		Flag of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
		Flag of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
	www.kiwipedia.com /fl-index.html (62 words)

	Shetland Sheepdog Silk Flag
		The flag is beautiful thank you so much prompt delivery and great service!!
		This silk flag is imprinted on both sides using special method.
		This silk flag can be used as a gift, in dog rescue group promotions, dog shows promotions and any other dog related events.
	www.pennantshop.com /dog_flag_0161.html (129 words)

	Shetland Boats
		The perfect Christmas gift for the Shetland boat owner who has everything.
		For the cold months ahead this is the ideal way to stay warm this winter, this quality sweatshirt has the classic Shetland logo enblazened across the chest.
		Shetland Club Flags, and for a limited period only Shetland Santa Outfits.
	www.shetlandboats.co.uk /shop.htm (163 words)

	Shetland Islands, ScotlandGenWeb Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Shetland Islands, also called Zetland or Shetland group of about 100 islands, fewer than 20 of them inhabited, in Scotland, 130 miles (210 km) north of the Scottish mainland, at the northern extremity of the United Kingdom.
		They constitute the Shetland Islands council area and the historic county of Shetland.
		The Shetland room, Shetland Library, houses an extensive local collection which includes two donated collections of old and rare Shetland books.
	www.rootsweb.com /~sctshi (272 words)

	S.O.U.L. - Shetland and Orkney Udal Law group. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		S.O.U.L. - Shetland and Orkney Udal Law group.
		These are permanent stickers and we of course do not suggest that they should be stuck on roadsigns, obscuring thistles or Gaelic.
		S.O.U.L. is a non-profit, non-political voluntary organisation working on behalf of the people of Shetland and Orkney.
	www.udallaw.com /posters.htm (47 words)

	British Flags (United Kingdom) from The World Flag Database
		The flag of the Lord Warden changes with each new appointment.
		The badge of the Lord Warden appears in the hoist panel.
		This is the flag of Admiral Lord Boyce, the current Lord Warden.
	www.flags.net /UNKG12.htm (146 words)

	Shetland Sheepdog Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Dog portion of each Flag consists of two separate pieces of fabic for added strength and Durability.
		Shetland Sheepdog Flag are 28 x 40 and are hand crafted with denier top quality nylon
		Shetland Sheepdog Flag are just one of many Gifts and Collectibles offered for the Shetland Sheepdog Breed
	www.petpro.com /flags/hbshetshee.html (105 words)

	Super Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Dog Products Gifts : All American Paws By KaLorDesigns : CafePress.com
		Shetland Sheepdog Sable Sheltie Dog potrait in a lovely graphic designer style on a array of products.
		Shetland Sheepdog Blue Merle Sheltie Dog potrait in a lovely graphic designer style on a array of products.
		Shetland Sheepdog Tri Sheltie United Paws USA Flag
	www.cafepress.com /allamericanpaws/124097 (642 words)

	Historic places to go - Shetland
		The northernmost castle in the British Isles, Muness has remarkably fine architectural detail.
		At the south eastern point of Scatness, South Shetland, 4 HU 388 084
		A defensive stone built blockhouse, probably of Iron Age date, with some features resembling a broch.
	www.electricscotland.com /historic/shetland.html (229 words)

	eBay - shetland sheepdog, Animals, Pet Supplies items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		SHETLAND SHEEPDOG Dog RESCUE SUPPORT Pin Badge SHELTIE
		Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Dog Canvas Sling Duffel Combo
		SHETLAND SHEEPDOG 204 Dog MOUSEPAD sheltie mouse pad
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=shetland+sheepdog&... (295 words)

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