Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Birsay Bay
Birsay Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birsay Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.1245°, -3.3369°.
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Place summary
Birsay Bay is a coastal area located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It features notable geological formations and is part of a landscape shaped by both natural and human influences. The bay is recognised for its ecological significance and offers views of the surrounding islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1245, -3.3369
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24656806 (CC0)
- commons: Brough of Birsay from Marwick Head - geograph.org.uk - 488605.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Point of Snusan Volunteers' Gun Battery
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Birsay Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Earl's Palace
Castles · 1.1 km
Site of the Bishop's Palace
Palaces · 1.2 km
St Magnus' Church, Cleatfurrows, Birsay
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Bridge, Birsay
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Buckquoy (settlement)
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Buckquoy
Vineyards · 1.3 km
The Knowe of Buckquoy
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Brough of Birsay Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.4 km
Captain Tony Taylor
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Birsay
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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Point of Snusan Volunteers' Gun Battery
Point of Snusan Volunteers' Gun Battery — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Earl's Palace
Earl's Palace — castle in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Palaces · Scottish Islands
Site of the Bishop's Palace
Site of the Bishop's Palace — a palace in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Magnus' Church, Cleatfurrows, Birsay
St Magnus' Church, Cleatfurrows, Birsay — church in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge, Birsay
Bridge, Birsay — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Birsay Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birsay Bay?
- Birsay Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LX).
- What is Birsay Bay?
- Birsay Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Birsay Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LX.
- Is Birsay Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Birsay Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birsay Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.