The weird reason UK’s most isolated island celebrates New Year’s Day today… 12 days late

AN ISLAND in the Shetlands, without any pubs, shops, or WiFi, is celebrating New Year’s Day today, January 13.

Located 20 miles off the west coast of Shetland, lies Foula – a Scottish island where its 35 residents ring in the New Year nearly two weeks after the rest of the country.

AlamyFoula is a remote island where its 35 residents celebrate New Year’s Day on January 13[/caption] AlamyFoula, sometimes referred to as Ultima Thule, is located 20 miles off the west coast of Shetland[/caption]

This is because Foula...