Islands · Scottish Islands
Burray
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Burray — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Burray is located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW17 2SX. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, and the location may be remote for public transport access.
About
Burray is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 409 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8514°, -2.9350°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Burray () is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. It lies to the east of Scapa Flow and is one of a chain of islands linked by the Churchill Barriers.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8514, -2.9350
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 409
Sources
- wikidata: Q928684 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burray (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Burray Cliffs.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Echnaloch Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Sands Hotel
Hotels · 1.5 km
Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre
Museums · 1.6 km
Fossil and Heritage Centre, shop and cafe
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain)
Watermills · 1.8 km
Ayre of Cara
Beaches · 2.1 km
Hunda
Islands · 2.5 km
Weddell Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Kyelittle Broch (possible)
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
St Margaret's Hope Port
Harbours & ports · 2.7 km
The Cairn Head, Broch
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.8 km
Glimps Holm
Islands · 2.8 km
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Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Echnaloch Bay
Echnaloch Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre
Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Fossil and Heritage Centre, shop and cafe
Fossil and Heritage Centre, shop and cafe — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain)
Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burray?
- Burray is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SX).
- What is Burray?
- Burray — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Burray?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SX.
- Is Burray free to visit?
- Yes, Burray is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.