Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Ayre
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Bay of Ayre — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bay of Ayre is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The Bay of Ayre is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features dramatic coastal scenery, characterised by rugged cliffs and sweeping views of the surrounding waters. The bay is notable for its unique geological formations and the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area. It is a significant site for both natural beauty and ecological interest.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8933, -2.9170
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153548 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Bay of Ayre
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Ayre?
- Bay of Ayre is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RT).
- What is Bay of Ayre?
- Bay of Ayre — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Ayre?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RT.
- How do I get to Bay of Ayre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.