Tiny 'hidden treasure' with UK’s most northerly sandy beach and without tourists

Spectacular sea in Unst (Image: Getty) More of us are dreaming of getaways to idyllic places. Parts of the world where there are, frankly, as few people as possible. One such place is near.

The Shetland Islands are home to the most northerly sandy beaches anywhere in the UK. On the tiny Shetland island of Unst, you’ll find just one school and three shops. Fear not, there is one pub available and one bus route.

Unst is home to some 600 people. Spectacular views of the sea and fishing boats make it a magical holiday at home. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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