Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Sand Wick
Sand Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Sand Wick is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Sand Wick is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This coastal feature is characterised by its dramatic cliffs and sandy shores, offering striking views of the surrounding landscape. The area is notable for its unique geological formations and diverse marine life, making it an interesting site for nature enthusiasts and photographers.
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- Coordinates
- 59.9864, -1.2240
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638540 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand Wick?
- Sand Wick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9HW).
- What is Sand Wick?
- Sand Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sand Wick?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9HW.
- How do I get to Sand Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9HW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.