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What do you call a sweater with no arms?

What do you call a sweater with no arms?

A sweater vest (known as a tank top or sleeveless sweater in the UK) is an item of knitwear that is similar to a sweater, but without sleeves, usually with a low-cut neckline. They were popular in the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s in the UK, and are again growing in popularity in this century.

Is it expensive to live in Shetland?

Talking to people on the streets of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland, there’s pretty much unanimous agreement. Living in the islands costs more than living down south – on the Scottish mainland. And transport costs figure largely in household budgets.

Is there a ferry from Shetland to Norway?

Symril Line Ferries was established in 1982 with the aim of operating a passenger/vehicle ferry service on the North Atlantic linking Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Scotland/Shetland, Norway and Denmark. The North Atlantic Link has been succesfully operated with their MF.

Can you see Norway from Shetland?

The islands lie about 80 km (50 mi) to the northeast of Orkney, 170 km (110 mi) from Scotland and 300 km (190 mi) west of Norway. They form part of the border between the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the North Sea to the east. The islands comprise the Shetland constituency of the Scottish Parliament.

Is there a ferry from Scotland to Norway?

The only direct freight ferry route from the UK to Norway runs from Immingham to Brevik with DFDS Seaways. Former routes from Newcastle to Stavanger no longer operate. Sailings from Immingham to Norway go twice a week and take up to 36 hours. This ferry can be the most expensive, but on-board facilities are excellent.

Can you get to Norway from Shetland?

It is approximately 358 miles to get from Norway to Shetland Islands. It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Norway to Shetland Islands, including transfers.

Is there a ferry from Shetland to Bergen?

Ferry Reservations enables you to book your ferry tickets from Lerwick to Seysdisfjordur, Kirkwall, Torshaven, Aberdeen and Bergen. Holmsgarth terminal is about 1 mile north of the town centre, opposite the Shetland Hotel, and is served by buses and taxis. For vehicle drivers, all ports are clearly signed.

Is there a ferry from Aberdeen to Norway?

Aberdeen is home to a world class port which provides ferry and freight services to Norway, Denmark and the Shetland Islands, all of which can be booked through AFerry.

How do you get to Norway from UK without flying?

UK to Norway without flying… It’s easy to travel from London to Norway by train, taking an evening Eurostar to Brussels, going from Brussels to Copenhagen by train next day, then from Copenhagen to Oslo the day after that.

Can you drive to Norway from UK?

Can you drive from the UK to Norway without taking a ferry? Yes, you’ll obviously need to take the Eurotunnel. But it’s possible to drive through Germany, into Denmark then cross the Ă–resund Bridge (a toll bridge) from Denmark to Sweden.

Is there a ferry from UK to Denmark?

The only direct route from the UK to Denmark is Immingham to Gothenburg with DFDS. There are six crossings per week with each crossing taking from 26 hours, depending on the time of departure.

Is it easy to drive in Norway?

Driving is generally easy as traffic is calm, and most drivers are disciplined and law abiding, although moderate speeding is common on highways. Norway has a long winter season and many roads are covered by ice or hard snow for months, while traffic runs largely uninterrupted.