A "spectacular" beach in Scotland has been named the third best in the world in a ranking released by Conde Nast Traveller.
The spot, alongside two other Scottish locations, was named in a ranking of 38 beaches around the globe, which included Honopu Beach in Hawaii and Ora Beach in Indonesia.
This Scottish beach has been named the third best in the world by Conde Nast Traveller
The Sands of Breckon in the northern Scottish archipelago of Shetland was one of the top-rated beaches named by Conde Nast Traveller.
The magazine praised the beach for its "spectacular sandy shores," which are backed by "swathes" of green pastures.
The "pristine" white sands are said to be the perfect place to relax while traipsing around and learning about the area's fascinating history.
The nearby museum in Burravoe details accounts of historic boat accidents and contains artefacts that have washed up on the shores over the years.
Luskentyre, which was named number five in the ranking, is located at the end of a long and winding road.
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The location, which is surrounded by "almost impossibly azure" water, is sometimes mistaken for a sun-soaked corner of the Caribbean.
In 35th place was Uig Sands, a destination which is famous for being the place where a set of Viking chess pieces dating back to the 12th century were found.
The beach is also surrounded by machair flower meadows, which "erupt" into bloom in June.
