Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Brough
Bay of Brough — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Adrian Steen — 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 features a scenic coastline and is characterised by its striking geological formations. The bay is part of the rich marine environment of the region, attracting various wildlife and offering opportunities for observation. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for coastal walks and exploration of the surrounding areas.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3167, -2.9500
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2654528 (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 2DB).
- 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 2DB.
- How do I get to Bay of Brough?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.