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About Sand, Shetland Islands

Sand is a small village on Shetland's western coast, reached via the A971 from Lerwick through Tingwall Airport. The area offers circular touring routes around the Westside peninsula, with decent EV charging coverage for exploring the scattered communities. The village sits beside one of Shetland's few proper sandy beaches.

Where is Sand, Shetland Islands on the map?

Sand, Shetland Islands is in Scotland, at 60.214, -1.377 - about 16 km east of Brunatwatt.

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What is the closest airport to Sand, Shetland Islands?

The closest airport to Sand, Shetland Islands is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 27 km (about 30 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.

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