Bits and Bobs...
Disappointed we've only seen one Sheltland Sheepdog, and that was in the back of a car. Lots of sheep in paddocks and wandering beside the many secondary, one-lane roads. Not too many crofters now but the term is still used and the Crofters Act 1886 still regulates the (mainly sheep) farming activity. The islanders won a legal battle to keep royalties from the oil and gas industry and consequently their public works are doing quite well. The large Sullom Voe Oil Terminal is in the north of the island and there is a cruise ship anchored in Scalloway for workers accommodation.
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