The tombolo is an uncommon natural feature where a sandbar connects two separate landforms over water. In the Shetland Islands, tombolos are among the best-known natural attractions, especially since, as in the case of St Ninian’s Beach, they often feature powdery, light-colored sand and turquoise waters, making them look as though they are two tropical beaches stuck back-to-back. The tombolo-like formations in Swinister may not be Caribbean-like, but they make up for it in quantity. The word ayres is normally reserved for shingle beaches, whereas the tombolos are sandy. The…
