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About Sandness

Sandness perches on Shetland's western edge, reached via the A970 from Lerwick then the B9071 across the moors. It's a handy stop en route to Eshaness and the dramatic coastal scenery beyond, with roughly one EV charging point available. The village overlooks Papa Sound, where local fishing boats still work the same waters their families have fished for centuries.

Where is Sandness on the map?

Sandness is in Scotland, at 60.299, -1.650 - about 10 km north-west of Brunatwatt.

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The closest airport to Sandness is Foula Airfield, 12 km (about 23 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport.

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