Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Burland
Bay of Burland — 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 Burland 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 Burland is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This coastal area is characterised by its rugged cliffs and scenic views, typical of the region's dramatic landscape. Visitors can expect a remote setting, ideal for observing local wildlife and enjoying the natural beauty of the surroundings. The bay’s unique geographical features contribute to its significance within the Scottish Islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3333, -2.8833
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2654289 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Burland?
- Bay of Burland is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BU).
- What is Bay of Burland?
- Bay of Burland — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Burland?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BU.
- How do I get to Bay of Burland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.