Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Tafts
Bay of Tafts — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bay of Tafts 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 Tafts is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. Known for its rugged coastline and scenic views, it offers a striking example of the area's natural beauty. Visitors can expect dramatic landscapes and opportunities for wildlife observation in this remote setting.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2500, -2.8833
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636325 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Tafts?
- Bay of Tafts is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DE).
- What is Bay of Tafts?
- Bay of Tafts — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Tafts?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DE.
- How do I get to Bay of Tafts?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.