Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Roeness
Bay of Roeness — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bay of Roeness 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 Roeness is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features rugged coastal scenery and is characterised by its dramatic cliffs and marine biodiversity. The area is known for its tranquil waters and unique geological formations, making it a notable point of interest for visitors exploring the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1677, -2.9394
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153583 (CC BY 4.0)
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St Magnus Church (Egilsay)
St Magnus Church (Egilsay) — church in Egilsay, UK.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Settlement site
Settlement site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Modern marker cairn - possible site of prehistoric house
Modern marker cairn - possible site of prehistoric house — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Edge slabs from a prehistoric house
Edge slabs from a prehistoric house — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Bay of Roeness
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Roeness?
- Bay of Roeness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Bay of Roeness?
- Bay of Roeness — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Roeness?
- Its coordinates are 59.1677°, -2.9394°.