In return, the Scots recognised Norwegian sovereignty over Orkney and Shetland.

The Norwegian Act of 27 February 1930 declares these areas are subject to Norwegian sovereignty as dependencies.

The dependency status entails that the island is not part of the Kingdom of Norway, but is still under Norwegian sovereignty.

The treaty also included that Scotland confirmed Norwegian sovereignty over Shetland and Orkney.

While the treaty states that the claims are not affected by the treaty, only the other countries with claims recognize Norwegian sovereignty on the island.

No to the EU wants to ensure democracy and Norwegian sovereignty.

Scotland also confirmed Norwegian sovereignty over Shetland and Orkney.

The Scots also recognised Norwegian sovereignty over Orkney and Shetland.

The island was considered terra nullius until the Spitsbergen Treaty of 1920 placed it under Norwegian sovereignty.

The Spitsbergen Treaty of 1920 established full Norwegian sovereignty over the archipelago.