Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Braes Wick
Braes Wick — 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
Braes Wick 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
Braes Wick is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged coastal scenery and dramatic cliffs. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife observation, making it a noteworthy feature of the landscape. Visitors can expect a remote and unspoiled environment typical of the Scottish Islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2225, -2.6842
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2654957 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braes Wick?
- Braes Wick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BA).
- What is Braes Wick?
- Braes Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Braes Wick?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BA.
- How do I get to Braes Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.