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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Islands

Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid

Free admission

Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid β€” a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Costa Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4099789

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Costa, located in the Scottish Islands, is the site of the first turbine to be connected to the national grid. This archaeological site marks a significant development in renewable energy history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
59.1486, -3.2059
Postcode
KW17 2NW
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid?
Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2NW).
What is Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid?
Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid β€” a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid?
Drivers can use postcode KW17 2NW.
Is Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid free to visit?
Yes, Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid is free to enter.
How do I get to Costa - site of 1st turbine to be connected to the national grid?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2NW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.