2012
January
High winds lash many parts of the British Isles.
The Tory peer, the Earl of Caithness suggested that Shetland could remain under London's control if Scotland became independent.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-16698626</ref><ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9156220/SNP-admits-Shetland-and-Orkney-could-opt-out-of-independent-Scotland.html</ref><ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/scotland-blog/2012/mar/19/islanders-threaten-salmond-independence-plans</ref><ref>http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2012/01/24/isles-should-be-allowed-to-remain-in-uk-if-they-reject-independence-tory-lord</ref> Various other commentators seize upon the notion, notably journalists, and Lib Dem politicians in Orkney and Shetland.
- 13th
- 27th
Jake Davis appears in London court, accused of being the hacker Topiary.
May
- 3rd
Shetland Islands Council elections are scheduled. [1]
June
- 10th
The Olympic Torch is taken through Shetland.
July
- 3rd
Stuart Hill's claim that Shetland is not part of the UK is thrown out by Lord Pentland.[2]
December
- Alistair Buchan, Chief Executive of the Shetland Islands Council completes his two-and-a-half year secondment.
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