There aren't many other places in Orkney like Tresness & Cata Sand. The beach itself is part of a thin peninsula, splitting a sheltered tidal bay and the North Sea. Backed by huge dunes, the white sand carries on northwards up the coast of the Bay of Newark, offering endless views.

Cata Sand is the name given to the tidal lagoon behind the dunes. This flat, sandy plain quickly fills with water when the tide comes in.

Sanday itself is aptly-named and is famous for its many beautiful beaches, but Tresness & Cata Sand are still special places. Often you'll be the only people on the beach here, soaking up the scenery as if you're on a deserted island.