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Two short ferry rides from the mainland gets you to Unst, home to a remote gin distillery, Shetland Reel, which does tours during the summer. A stroll through Hermaness National Nature
Reserve takes you within sight of the island of Muckle Flugga, the UK’s most northerly point. Or, explore the headland at Skaw that’s dotted with Second World War bunkers.
Scotland’s northernmost frontier is a truly remote escape, with prehistoric history and fine seafood to boot