Does Shetland want Scottish independence?
2014 Scottish independence referendum Scotland as a whole voted 55.3\% against independence. All three islands also voted against, with the Western Isles voting slightly less against independence, and Orkney and Shetland both voting significantly more against independence than the national average.
What if Scotland votes for independence?
The UK Government stated that, if a simple majority of the votes cast were in favour of independence, then “Scotland would become an independent country after a process of negotiations”. If the majority was against independence, Scotland would continue to be a part of the United Kingdom.
Do the Shetland Islands belong to Scotland?
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.
How did Shetland become part of Scotland?
In 1469, Shetland was pledged by Christian I, in his capacity as King of Norway, as security against the payment of the dowry of his daughter Margaret, betrothed to James III of Scotland. As the money was never paid, the connection with the Crown of Scotland became permanent.
Does Shetland have a flag?
The Shetland Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this historic Scottish county. Designed in 1969 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the transfer of Shetland from Norway to Scotland, the colours come from the Scottish flag, and the cross shape from Scandinavian tradition.
Should Shetland Islands seek independence from Scotland?
Shetland Islands Council has voted overwhelmingly in favour of looking into ways of obtaining financial and political independence from Scotland. Councillors voted 18 to two in favour of the motion seeking “financial and political self-determination”.
Is Shetland an example of ‘show Don’t Tell’ for independence?
Earlier this year she told the BBC’s Andrew Marr that she believed the SNP’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic had been an example of ‘show don’t tell’ for independence. She claimed that support for Scotland leaving the UK had increased in recent months. Shetland, also known as the Shetland Islands, lie 105 miles north of the Scottish mainland.
Could Shetland become a crown dependency?
Plans intend to look into the option of Shetland being governed as a Crown Dependency, similar to Jersey and the Isle of Man, rather than becoming an independent nation. This would mean they would be able to retain the revenue from oil in their waters, something that would negatively impact on Scotland’s finance if the independence was obtained.
Could the islands try to remain part of Britain after independence?
In the final tense days of the 2014 independence referendum, the local MP Alistair Carmichael, who was minister for Scotland at the time, said the islands could try to remain part of Britain if the rest of Scotland left. In the end, 55\% of Scots voted to stay in Britain.