Villages · Scottish Islands
Sand
In or near Scalloway.
Sand — a village in scotland islands.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Sand is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its scenic coastal landscape and traditional island architecture. Visitors can expect a quiet, rural setting typical of the region, with opportunities for exploring local natural beauty and wildlife. The village serves as a point of interest for those looking to experience the unique culture of the Scottish Islands.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2136, -1.3775
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638611 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary's Chapel (Sand)
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Sandsound Voe
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Bekka Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Bekka Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Piers and Slipway, The Store, Sandsound, Tresta
Piers · 1.3 km
Sand Voe
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Ber Field
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Maila Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Garderhouse Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Seli Voe
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Croag Lee,homestead and field system 1250m NNW of Bekka Hill
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Muckle Ward
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Mary's Chapel (Sand)
St Mary's Chapel (Sand) — church in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Sandsound Voe
Sandsound Voe — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bekka Hill
Bekka Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 92 m.
📷 5Piers · Scottish Islands
Piers and Slipway, The Store, Sandsound, Tresta
Piers and Slipway, The Store, Sandsound, Tresta — category A listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Sand
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Scalloway Caravan Park
Scalloway Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
South Nesting
South Nesting — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Islesburgh House Hostel
Islesburgh House Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Cunningsburgh Touring Park
Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
Busta House Hotel, Brae
Busta House Hotel, Brae in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand?
- Sand is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9NQ).
- What is Sand?
- Sand — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sand?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9NQ.
- How do I get to Sand?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9NQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.