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Social Enterprise
Soap may not have been one of the products you’d automatically link with Shetland, but in fact it’s one of the most successful recent additions to the list of what we have to offer. The Shetland Soap Company is just one of several businesses that has been established under the umbrella of COPE, a social enterprise company that supports adults with disabilities who want to work in a productive business. Other COPE business include a catering company, a deli, a coffee company, a pet supplies business, a horticultural enterprise supplying native trees and shrubs, a weighing and packing service for local businesses and a recycling centre.
There’s a long list of other social enterprises in Shetland too. Several
local heritage trusts fall into this category. There are also local development
groups, community shops and a company specialising in domestic energy efficiency.
More In This Section…
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Oil Industry
Despite the notable influence that it’s had on Shetland’s economy, the physical impact of the oil industry is very limited. Read more
Renewable Energy
Shetland is one of the most promising locations in the world for the development of renewable energy. Read more
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Food and Drink
Keen cooks know that the Shetland larder is particularly well-stocked. Read more
Creative Industries
Shetland has always been a creative community, with a particularly strong textile heritage. Read more
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Tourism in Shetland
More people than ever before are sampling Shetland, but the islands are unlikely to become a mass-market destination. Read more
Public Sector
For its size, Shetland has a large public sector, partly because the income from oil has allowed the provision of a high level of public services. Read more
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