1781

• The new Fort Charlotte in Lerwick was built by King George III under the direction of Captain Fraser, Chief Engineer of Scotland, on the remains of the old fort that was burned by the Dutch in 1673
• The Jean, a vessel with a cargo of deals was stranded and badly damaged at the 'south end' of Shetland.

February

• 23rd
  Thomas Dundas elected as MP for Orkney & Shetland, replacing Robert Baikie.

August

• 12th
  Christopher Sandison born at Stenness, Eshaness

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