Is it always cold in Shetland?
In Shetland, the summers are short, cool, and windy; the winters are long, very cold, wet, and extremely windy; and it is mostly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 37°F to 59°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 63°F.
Does it rain a lot in Shetland?
Precipitation amounts to about 1,250 millimeters (49 inches) per year; the rains are frequent throughout the year, but especially from October to March, while there is a relative minimum in spring and summer. Here is the average precipitation in Lerwick.
Why is Shetland so warm?
Despite being so far north, Shetland’s winters are relatively temperate due to the Gulf Stream warming the sea around the isles. The temperature in December rarely dips below freezing point, with the average temperature being around 2°C.
How much does it snow in Shetland?
Winter (December through February) Weather is too cold this time of year in Shetland Islands to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 43.8°F (6.6°C) and 41.3°F (5.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a very great amount: 14 to 17 times per month.
Are midges a problem in Shetland?
Midges are most prevalent in heathery hills and beside lochs or burns. They are a serious annoyance and, in June, you can be assured that they are less likely to bite!
What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Lerwick?
72.0°F
The highest recorded temperature in Lerwick is 72.0°F (22.2°C), which was recorded in July.
Is there crime on Shetland?
Yes, it seems Shetland is the murder capital of Scotland. People just keep on getting bumped off here, at a rate that would make an inner city copper drop their coffee. From an elderly lady being found dead on an archaeological site, to a dead teenage girl turning up on a beach, it’s all happening.
Can you see the Northern Lights from Shetland?
As Shetland lies closer to the North Pole than any other part of Britain, it’s the best place to see the Northern Lights.
How big is the police force in Shetland?
It is the police force covering the largest geographical area in the United Kingdom, equivalent to the size of Belgium, but is one of the smallest in terms of officers, with about 715 officers.
How long is the ferry journey from Aberdeen to Lerwick?
around 12 hours 30 minutes
The Aberdeen Lerwick ferry route connects Scotland with Shetland Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Northlink Ferries. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 12 hours 30 minutes.
What are Scottish police called?
the Police Service of Scotland
Police Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Poileas Alba), legally named the Police Service of Scotland (Seirbheis Phoilis na h-Alba), is the national police force of Scotland.
Who pays for the police in Scotland?
The Scottish Executive provides funding for policing through Police Grant and Police Capital Grant, within the AEF allocations for local authorities. Police grant is paid at a rate of 51% of eligible expenditure within the GAE provision for police.