Wanderlust Travel Magazine (UK)
AT A GLANCE
Orkney
Population
22,000
Total area
990 sq km
Inhabited islands
20
Famous for
Staggering rock formations, ancient sites and 13 RSPB nature reserves.
Shetland
Population
23,000
Total Area
1,468 sq km
Inhabited Islands
15
Famous for
The UK’S most northerly everything! Plus wildlife, wild scenery and excellent Fair Isle sweaters.