With its white sand and crystal-clear waters Traigh Lingeigh beach is a haven for walkers and swimmers but to get there visitors have to fly, sail or take a ferry from the west coast of Scotland.

It is located on North Uist island, in the Outer Hebrides, and although it is not an easy place to reach, those who have made it there have not regretted it.

Reviews on Tripadvisor have been unanimous, with 100 percent of the posts awarding the beach 5 stars.

Among the reviewers was Pat from Glasgow who said it had “great photo opportunities” and was a “lovely picnic spot”, after she visited there with her dog.

While Frank from Paisley quipped: “Who needs the Caribbean?”

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The stunning natural beauty even had American tourists typing-up reviews. KeltyLilac from New York state said: “We were here at low tide so we were able to enjoy this flat, wide, lovely beach.

“It’s such a beautiful spot to see birds, listen to the waves and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

“Go here in any weather! It’s amazing.”

Although they are remote, the Outer Hebrides “have great air links”, says its website.

“Most direct flights from Scottish airports only take up to an hour or less, making the journey to the islands really quick and easy.

“Not only this, the view when you come into land is breathtaking.”

For those who arrive by plane there is another treat as they land on the beach in Barra – as it’s the only place in the world that has scheduled flights landing on a beach.

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If approaching by car from the south, visitors have to drive up round Glencoe and Fort William, onto the Isle of Skye, before taking a ferry from Idrigil to Lochmaddy, on North Uist Island.

Average property prices on the island were £171,102 over the last year, well below the national average of closer to £288,000.

North Uist is the tenth largest Scottish island, with a population of just over 1,000.

It was also the scene of The Grand Tour’s “Lochdown” episode, which saw Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond attempt to build a floating bridge to drive over to the island of Vallay.

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