Sheriff of Orkney and Shetland

The Sheriff of Orkney and Shetland, also known as the Sheriff of Orkney and Zetland, was historically the royal official responsible for enforcing law and order in Orkney and Shetland, Scotland.

The sheriffdom of Orkney and Shetland was created in the 16th century upon the ceding of Orkney and Shetland for non payment of the dowry of Margaret's marriage to King James III of Scotland by King Christian I, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweeden.

The position became the Sheriff of Caithness, Orkney & Shetland in 1870. It was renamed the Sheriff of Caithness, Sutherland, Orkney & Zetland in 1946.

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