Islands · Scottish Islands
Calf of Flotta
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Calf of Flotta — small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Calf of Flotta is an island located in the Scottish Islands, with coordinates 58.85 latitude and -3.0667 longitude. There is no nearest railway station or postcode provided, and entry to the island is free. Accessibility details are not specified.
About
Calf of Flotta is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 16 km². Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 58.8500°, -3.0667°.
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Summary from the official site
The Calf of Flotta is a small island located in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. It is known for its natural beauty, wildlife, and scenic views, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.
From the Wikipedia article
The Calf of Flotta is a small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The Calf is next to Flotta, with "Calf" deriving from Old Norse/Norn and meaning a smaller island by a larger one.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 58.8500, -3.0667
Sources
- wikidata: Q1749964 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Calf of Flotta (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Calf of Flotta (geograph 2297447).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calf of Flotta?
- Calf of Flotta is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Calf of Flotta?
- Calf of Flotta — small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calf of Flotta?
- Its coordinates are 58.8500°, -3.0667°.
- Is Calf of Flotta free to visit?
- Yes, Calf of Flotta is free to enter.