Tussleby Sand

Beach in Shetland

Scotland

Tussleby Sand

Papa Stour from Huxter, Sandness Credit: Mike Pennington

Tussleby Sand is a picturesque beach located on the east coast of Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated about 5 miles south of the town of Lerwick, it is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The beach stretches for approximately half a mile, boasting golden sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters that are often calm and inviting.

Tussleby Sand is nestled in a small bay, surrounded by rugged cliffs that provide a stunning backdrop to the beach. The area is rich in wildlife, with numerous species of seabirds, including puffins, gannets, and fulmars, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Seals can also be spotted basking on the rocks or swimming in the shallows.

Visitors to Tussleby Sand can enjoy a range of activities, such as swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking on the sandy shore. The beach is relatively secluded, making it a peaceful and serene spot to unwind and soak up the natural surroundings. It is also a favorite spot for beachcombing, as the tides often reveal beautiful seashells, driftwood, and other treasures.

Access to Tussleby Sand is relatively easy, with a car park located nearby and a short walk down to the beach. The area is well-maintained and clean, with public facilities available, including toilets and bins for waste disposal. Tussleby Sand is an idyllic destination for those seeking a tranquil beach experience amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Shetland.

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Tussleby Sand Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.320123/-1.6838186 or Grid Reference HU1759. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Papa Stour from Huxter, Sandness

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' hens.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

The Loch that Ebbs and Flows

The interior of Papa Stour is mainly moorland, though there are several lochans in the central part. This one's curious name reflects its closeness to the sea, from which it is cut off only by an ayre or shingle spit.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

Robie's Noust

This is a very dull shot of a square which would certainly have yielded a more interesting image if we had had time to explore it before the ferry left.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

Ruined House

Doug Lee

Ruined house

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

Doug Lee

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.

Doug Lee

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.

Doug Lee

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.

Doug Lee

Ruined homestead

Doug Lee

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.

Doug Lee