Shetland Local Landscape Designation Review: Final Report

Other Baseline Information
5.8 A range of other information was used to inform the evaluation of the
Shetland landscapes. The following aspects of the Shetland landscape were
investigated:
Cultural heritage, including Historic Landuse Assessment, scheduled
monuments, Gardens and Designed Landscapes, listed buildings, and other
visible features (Figure 5.4);
Natural heritage and biodiversity, including designated sites (Figure 5.5);
Geodiversity, including the Shetland Geopark and on-site interpretation of
geological sites; and
Recreation, including walking and cycling routes, visitor attractions, tourist
centres, boat trips, and other opportunities for appreciating the landscape
of Shetland.
5.9 In each case, it is the contribution of these aspects to an appreciation of the
visible landscape which was the focus.
Shetland Islands Local Landscape Designation Review
Land Use Consultants
Final Report 24 October 2011