Absolutely fine with whatever Shetlanders decide.
You other support self-determination or you do not.
This has swiped your legs away, eh Pete? 😎
Eh?
I’ve always favoured increased autonomy for Shetland. Independence fine by me.
I think that with an independent Scotland Shetland would probably stay in and would have Faroe style autonomy. The relationship between Faroes and Denmark has been much strengthened.
Chances of increased autonomy for Shetland in the UK? Zero.
Was my answer not what you were hoping for?
It's a slippery slope and who's to say more Scottish regions won't follow Shetland? You could end up with a central belt independent Scotland. So, be careful what you wish for is my advice.
I don’t have a problem with the outcomes of self-determination. With self-government of nations such circumstances tend to be outliers because the main state endeavours to treat all areas well and act in their interests, creating national unity. Unlike the current UK model.
A good example is Switzerland’s Cantons (regions) which have as much autonomy as the Scottish Parliament but there is no appetite to come out of the Swiss State. Germany is a good example of a big nation doing this well and a bit differently with their Federal model.