Beaches · Scottish Islands
Ayre of Banks
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Ayre of Banks is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Malcolm Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ayre of Banks is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 58.8071°, -2.9987°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Ayre of Banks is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is characterised by its natural landscape and coastal environment. The area is known for its scenic views and local wildlife.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8071, -2.9987
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n8222341738 (ODbL)
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Widewall Bay
Widewall Bay — bay in South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Watermills · Scottish Islands
Kirkhouse Mill (former watermill)
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Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval)
St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ayre of Banks?
- Ayre of Banks is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RH).
- What is Ayre of Banks?
- Ayre of Banks is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ayre of Banks?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RH.
- Is Ayre of Banks free to visit?
- Yes, Ayre of Banks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ayre of Banks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.