Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Buckquoy
Buckquoy — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
Buckquoy is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland islands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. human settlement in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Buckquoy is a vineyard located in the Scottish Islands. This site is known for its unique climate and soil conditions, which contribute to the cultivation of distinctive grape varieties. Visitors can expect a setting that combines natural beauty with agricultural production, offering insight into the viticulture of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1343, -3.3236
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q15052371 (CC0)
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The Knowe of Buckquoy
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Brough of Birsay
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Earl's Palace
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Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckquoy?
- Buckquoy is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LL).
- What is Buckquoy?
- Buckquoy — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Buckquoy?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LL.
- How do I get to Buckquoy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.