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About West Sandwick

West Sandwick occupies Yell's western coast, accessible via ferry from Shetland Mainland to Ulsta, then the B9081 west for 9km through Mid Yell. Most visitors combine it with wider northern isles tours, whilst locals use it for connections to Lerwick. The village retains its small working harbour, originally built for the local fishing fleet.

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West Sandwick is in Scotland, at 60.573, -1.181 - about 29 km west of Brough Lodge.

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The closest airport to West Sandwick is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 50 km (about 1 h 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield.

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