Shetland Black
Black-skinned Scottish heritage variety from the Shetland Islands.
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About this variety
Black-skinned Scottish heritage variety from the Shetland Islands.
Shetland Black is classified as a specialty / heritage variety, primarily used for specialty. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked questions about Shetland Black
What is Shetland Black potato?+
Shetland Black is a specialty / heritage potato variety originating from Shetland Islands, UK (heritage). Black-skinned Scottish heritage variety from the Shetland Islands.
What is Shetland Black potato best used for?+
Shetland Black is best suited to specialty. Black-skinned Scottish heritage variety from the Shetland Islands.
Where is Shetland Black grown?+
Shetland Black is most commonly grown in Specialty / Heritage, with original release from Shetland Islands, UK (heritage). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.