The Shetland Capital is Lerwick, a seven-letter word. Lerwick is the largest town in the Shetland Islands, located off the northern coast of Scotland. It is the administrative centre for the Shetland Islands Council and has a population of around 7, 500 people. The town has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. It is a popular tourist destination, with its harbour, marina, and historic buildings being some of its main attractions.