When tourism bosses in Thailand were looking for a photograph that best summed up the beauty of their tropical beaches back in 2009 they chose a shot of stunning white sands lapped by clear turquoise waters… On the island of Berneray, in the Outer Hebrides.
While many mocked the mix up, it was certainly an easy mistake to make, since the breathtaking beaches that characterise the Atlantic coast of this archipelago of unique and exciting islands is so reminiscent of a far flung paradise it has to be seen to be believed.
Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can tell the Western Isles from Thailand.
