The wild and windswept island chain where the sun barely sets in summer, the craggy coastal cliffs are crammed with breeding birds, the seas are full of seals and minke whales, and
Photo by Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland Puffins at Sumburgh Head
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the landscape is almost completely devoid of trees, is a must-see destination for nature lovers. It’s estimated that more than a million
seabirds, accounting for over 70 different species, live on the island with another 430 migratory species visiting each year.