Shetland, the northern archipelago of Scotland has a history spanning 5,000 years from Neolithic burial cairns to Iron Age brochs and Viking settlements.
The top 10 lesser-known UK destinations that look like they are abroad
Check out these hidden gems if you re looking to make the most of another summer in Britain
08:44, 18 JUL 2021
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West Voe Beach, Shetlands
This crescent-shaped white sandy beach of West Voe beach is sheltered by steep dunes covered in marram grass and looks out onto turquoise waters. It reminds me of Yyteri beach on Finland’s west coast.
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Yyteri Beach, Finland
Yyteri has a magnificent 6km stretch of golden sands that has a wild feel and is backed by extensive sand dunes, wispy beach grass, and nearby woodlands.
The Shetlands has the upper hand with almost 1,700 miles of coastline and West Voe beach is one of five spots to receive a Seaside Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful. It might not be the piña colada-sipping kind of beach holiday, but you can almost imagine breathing in that fresh sea breeze.