Raeversand

Beach in Shetland

Scotland

Raeversand

Ayre of Melby, Sandness — Ayre of Melby, Sandness Credit: Mike Pennington

Raeversand is a picturesque beach located on the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the mainland, this sandy stretch of coastline offers visitors a serene and breathtaking setting.

The beach spans approximately 300 meters, with soft golden sand that glistens under the sunlight. It is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rolling green hills, adding to its natural beauty. The crystal-clear waters of the North Atlantic Ocean gently lap against the shore, creating a soothing ambiance.

Raeversand is renowned for its tranquility and unspoiled nature, making it a popular spot for those seeking relaxation and solace. The beach is often less crowded compared to other tourist destinations, allowing visitors to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and stunning panoramic views in solitude.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse wildlife that can be spotted in the vicinity. Seals, dolphins, and various seabirds are often seen in the area, providing a delight for wildlife lovers. The beach is also a great place for birdwatching, with species such as puffins and guillemots nesting on the nearby cliffs.

Access to Raeversand is relatively easy, with a car park available nearby. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the sandy shore, explore the surrounding cliffs, or simply sit and enjoy the beauty of the landscape. Whether it's for a relaxing picnic, a scenic walk, or a day of wildlife spotting, Raeversand offers a unique and captivating experience for all.

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Raeversand Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.316129/-1.6878755 or Grid Reference HU1759. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Mike Pennington

House by the pier, Melby, Sandness

House by the pier, Melby, Sandness

Mike Pennington

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Ayre of Melby, Sandness

Mike Pennington

Papa Stour from Huxter, Sandness

Papa Stour from Huxter, Sandness

Mike Pennington

Sandness from Huxter

Sandness from Huxter

Mike Pennington

Plantiecrub near Flaes Point A plantiecrub is a small walled enclosure in which cabbage seedlings are grown until they are big enough to plant out in croft gardens. They are usually built well away from the croft to protect the seedlings against the crofters&#039; hens.

Plantiecrub near Flaes Point

A plantiecrub is a small walled enclosure in which cabbage seedlings are grown until they are big enough to plant out in croft gardens. They are usually built well away from the croft to protect the seedlings against the crofters' hens.

Ruined Meal Mills Several traditional mills straddle this little burn. Inside the building was a fixed lower millstone, and a rotating upper millstone driven by the water falling on to the paddles below, which were mounted at 45º to the vertical drive shaft.

Ruined Meal Mills

Several traditional mills straddle this little burn. Inside the building was a fixed lower millstone, and a rotating upper millstone driven by the water falling on to the paddles below, which were mounted at 45º to the vertical drive shaft.

Hurdibrack The last stretch of the footpath back from the west side of the island. In the middle distance is the wall which crosses the entire island, separating the arable land in the east from the pasture to the west.

Hurdibrack

The last stretch of the footpath back from the west side of the island. In the middle distance is the wall which crosses the entire island, separating the arable land in the east from the pasture to the west.

The Wall This is the wall which cuts across the whole island. The west side (left) has a steep face to prevent animals climbing over it. The east (right) side has a sloping face so that any animals which have managed to cross it can easily be driven back on to the pasture land.

The Wall

This is the wall which cuts across the whole island. The west side (left) has a steep face to prevent animals climbing over it. The east (right) side has a sloping face so that any animals which have managed to cross it can easily be driven back on to the pasture land.

Papa Stour Pier and Ferry The ferry runs regularly but infrequently, so that day trips to the island are only possible on Fridays or Saturdays.

Papa Stour Pier and Ferry

The ferry runs regularly but infrequently, so that day trips to the island are only possible on Fridays or Saturdays.

Ruined House

Ruined House

Ruined house The number of ruined buildings on the island seem to far outnumber those still habitable or used.

Ruined house

The number of ruined buildings on the island seem to far outnumber those still habitable or used.

Road and ruins This is the main road for the island. Even this close to the pier the ruins of abandoned crofts can be found just off the road.

Road and ruins

This is the main road for the island. Even this close to the pier the ruins of abandoned crofts can be found just off the road.

View towards Papa Stour Airstrip The cleared and smoothed ground in the upper right of the image is the airstrip for Papa Stour which is located in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU1759">HU1759</a>.

View towards Papa Stour Airstrip

The cleared and smoothed ground in the upper right of the image is the airstrip for Papa Stour which is located in HU1759.

The "New" Pier The image here is taken from the old pier looking towards the new pier.

The line of rusting fenceposts serves no useful purpose.

The rocks along the shoreline are very popular with young seals - although they proved to be somewhat camera-shy.

The "New" Pier

The image here is taken from the old pier looking towards the new pier. The line of rusting fenceposts serves no useful purpose. The rocks along the shoreline are very popular with young seals - although they proved to be somewhat camera-shy.

Oystercatcher nest with eggs This nest was located in the pebbles at the high-point of the beach. The eggs are camouflaged to be hard to see amongst the pebbles - although thankfully these were just noticeable enough to escape being trodden on.

The oystercatchers seem to be surviving relatively well on the island, whilst the previously abundant tern population has been largely destroyed by the skuas.

Oystercatcher nest with eggs

This nest was located in the pebbles at the high-point of the beach. The eggs are camouflaged to be hard to see amongst the pebbles - although thankfully these were just noticeable enough to escape being trodden on. The oystercatchers seem to be surviving relatively well on the island, whilst the previously abundant tern population has been largely destroyed by the skuas.

Ruined meal mill The image shows the rear of one of the two mills at this location. The image was taken from channel, now waterless, which fed water into the mill.

Ruined meal mill

The image shows the rear of one of the two mills at this location. The image was taken from channel, now waterless, which fed water into the mill.

Ruined mill The image shows a view of the front of the mill shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/799075">HU1660 : Ruined meal mill</a>.

Ruined mill

The image shows a view of the front of the mill shown in HU1660 : Ruined meal mill.

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Raeversand is located at Grid Ref: HU1759 (Lat: 60.316129, Lng: -1.6878755)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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