Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Sandsound Voe
In or near Scalloway.
Sandsound Voe — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Sandsound Voe 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Sandsound Voe is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This voe, or inlet, features distinctive coastal scenery typical of the region. The area is notable for its geological formations and wildlife, offering a glimpse into the natural beauty of the islands. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for observing local flora and fauna.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.2167, -1.3667
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638547 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Sand
Villages · 0.7 km
Piers and Slipway, The Store, Sandsound, Tresta
Piers · 0.7 km
Bekka Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Bekka Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Ber Field
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
St Mary's Chapel (Sand)
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Sand Voe
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Kirkatry
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Croag Lee,homestead and field system 1250m NNW of Bekka Hill
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Russaness Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Russaness Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Maila Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 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.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bekka Hill
Bekka Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 92 m.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Ber Field
Ber Field — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 144 m.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Mary's Chapel (Sand)
St Mary's Chapel (Sand) — church in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Sandsound Voe
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.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Cunningsburgh Touring Park
Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
86 Commercial Street, Lerwick
86 Commercial Street, Lerwick in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
Busta House Hotel, Brae
Busta House Hotel, Brae in England South East, United Kingdom.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Am Basteir
Am Basteir — 934m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Arnaval
Arnaval — mountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Askival
Askival — 812m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Beinn Mhòr
Beinn Mhòr — 620m high mountain on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandsound Voe?
- Sandsound Voe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9LU).
- What is Sandsound Voe?
- Sandsound Voe — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sandsound Voe?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9LU.
- How do I get to Sandsound Voe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9LU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.