Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Brough
Bay of Brough — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bay of Brough 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 Brough is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views, typical of the region's dramatic landscapes. The bay offers opportunities for wildlife observation and exploration of the surrounding area. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, ideal for those interested in nature and coastal scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2667, -2.6000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2654529 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Brough?
- Bay of Brough is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AY).
- What is Bay of Brough?
- Bay of Brough — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Brough?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AY.
- How do I get to Bay of Brough?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.