Mainland, Shetland
The Mainland is the main island of Shetland, Scotland. The island contains Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick, and is the centre of Shetland's ferry and air connections.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Mòr-thìr |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Megenland |
| Meaning of name | Old Norse for 'mainland' |
The cliffs of Eshaness, North Mainland | |
| Location | |
Mainland Mainland shown within Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | HU414553 |
| Coordinates | 60.30°N 1.30°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Area | 96,879 ha (374 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 3 |
| Highest elevation | Ronas Hill 450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 18,765 |
| Population rank | 2 |
| Population density | 19.41 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Lerwick |
| References | |
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