Companies in Shetland Islands
DistrictScotland
Live companies1,336registered office in Shetland Islands
New, past 12 months916.8% of live companies
Median age8 yrsof live companies
In liquidation or administration10.1%
Oldest still active1924incorporated 25 Mar 1924
When they were founded
Live companies by year of incorporation, past 15 years.
Where
Shetland Islands, Scotland
Towns in Shetland Islands
Live companies by town.
Shetland830Lerwick210Whalsay39Scalloway33Yell21Brae19Burra16Bixter14Unst13Gott9Vidlin8Virkie7Walls7Burra Isle6Sandwick6South Whiteness6Whiteness6Gulberwick5Weisdale5Cunningsburgh4Voe4Bigton3Bressay3Isle of Shetland3Mossbank3Shetland Islands3Skellister3Tingwall3Bridge End2Hamnavoe2Lerwick, Shetland2Mid Yell2Nesting2Quendale2Sandness2South Nesting2Tresta2Baltasound1Dale of Walls1Dunrossness1East Voe1Girlsta1Graven1Hillswick1Hoswick1Nesbister1North Nesting1Northmavine1Quarff1Reawick1Scousburgh1Sellafirth, Yell1Shetland Isles1Skeld1Sullom1Upper Scalloway1Wester Quarff1Westerskeld1
Most common activities
Main activity of live companies in Shetland Islands, excluding dormant and non-trading.
| Activity | Companies | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Marine fishing 03110 | 204 | |
| Other service activities n.e.c. 96090 | 98 | |
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 68209 | 75 | |
| Marine aquaculture 03210 | 30 | |
| Construction of domestic buildings 41202 | 28 | |
| Other engineering activities 71129 | 28 | |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. 82990 | 27 | |
| Mixed farming 01500 | 21 | |
| Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles 45200 | 21 | |
| Development of building projects 41100 | 20 | |
| Electrical installation 43210 | 20 | |
| Hotels and similar accommodation 55100 | 19 |
Oldest companies in Shetland Islands
Earliest incorporations still live. Open a town for the full list.
| Company | Activity | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Sumburgh Company Limited SC013085 | Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 25 Mar 1924 |
| Macleod & Maclean Limited SC013415 | Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 5 Dec 1924 |
| The Shetland Bookshop Ltd SC022187 | Retail sale of books in specialised stores | 15 Oct 1942 |
| John Tulloch (Shetland Products) Limited SC026382 | Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco | 8 Jun 1948 |
| Jamieson and Smith (Shetland Wool Brokers) Limited SC028516 | Non-specialised wholesale trade | 4 Sept 1951 |
| Leagarth Estates Limited SC032734 | Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 17 Dec 1957 |
| Bolts Shetland Limited SC033840 | Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating | 1 Apr 1959 |
| J.G. Rae Limited SC050072 | Manufacture of jewellery and related articles | 9 Mar 1972 |
| Leask Motor Garage (Lerwick) Limited SC053883 | Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles | 27 Aug 1973 |
| Thulecraft Limited SC055348 | Manufacture of plastic packing goods | 1 Apr 1974 |
| H.N.P. Engineers (Lerwick) Limited SC056090 | Repair and maintenance of ships and boats | 30 Jul 1974 |
| J.W.J. (Whalsay) Limited SC056275 | Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating | 30 Aug 1974 |