Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Kirkwall
In or near Finstown.
Bay of Kirkwall — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bay of Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as a significant harbour and is known for its scenic views and maritime activity. The bay is a focal point for local fishing and boating, contributing to the area's economy and cultural identity.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0000, -2.9500
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645197 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Kirkwall?
- Bay of Kirkwall is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1UE).
- What is Bay of Kirkwall?
- Bay of Kirkwall — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Kirkwall?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1UE.
- How do I get to Bay of Kirkwall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1UE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.