Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Holland
Bay of Holland — 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 Holland 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 Holland is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This bay is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views, typical of the region's dramatic landscapes. Visitors can expect to experience the area's unique marine environment, which is home to various wildlife. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and photography.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0924, -2.6284
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646754 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Holland?
- Bay of Holland is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AN).
- What is Bay of Holland?
- Bay of Holland — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Holland?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AN.
- How do I get to Bay of Holland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.