Shetland is to return for a third series on BBC One.
BBC Scotland's crime drama has been recommissioned for a new six-part series, following its recently completed second run.
Douglas Henshall stars as DI Jimmy Perez in the series, which is adapted from Ann Cleeves's Shetland crime novels.
Christopher Aird, BBC head of drama production Scotland, said: "Shetland is a really distinctive crime series that has proved hugely popular with audiences both here in Scotland and across the rest of the UK. I am thrilled it has been commissioned for a third outing, and rest assured we have some really exciting plans for viewers from DI Perez and his team."
Producer Elaine Collins of ITV Studios added: "I'm delighted that Shetland has been recommissioned and proud to have made a distinctive Scottish show that is enjoyed all over the UK. It's also been a pleasure to work with outstanding actors like Douglas Henshall, Alison O'Donnell and Steven Robertson, who have made Jimmy Perez and his close-knit team a regular fixture in the homes of millions of viewers."
Shetland will begin filming in 2015, while broadcast dates and castings will be confirmed at a later date.
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