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Shetland UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

Visit the Eshaness Lighthouse, a beacon of history and a gateway to breathtaking panoramic vistas.Walk across the tombolo to St Ninian’s Isle, home to one of the most spectacular beaches in the region.Explore the dramatic Eshaness Cliffs, where ancient volcanic activity and relentless Atlantic waves have sculpted one of Britain’s most impressive coastal landscapes.

CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationGB
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2015
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 146,800 ha

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