Considering that both the Shetland pony and Shetland sheepdog are named their archipelago of origin, it makes perfect sense that they would somewhat be considered its animal symbols. The pony is even featured on Shetland’s coat of arms, while other domesticated animals, such as the Shetland sheep and Shetland duck, can represent the island’s culture. The creature that appears sporadically across Shetland’s capital is a much more unlikely representative. It has no real cultural connection to the land, and in fact, is quite uncommon. That small animal is the snail….
