Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Deer Sound
Deer Sound — a natural feature in scotland islands.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Deer Sound 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
Deer Sound is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged coastline and surrounding waters. The sound serves as a vital habitat for local wildlife and offers scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, ideal for observing nature and enjoying the coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9667, -2.8000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651409 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Deer Sound
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deer Sound?
- Deer Sound is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QS).
- What is Deer Sound?
- Deer Sound — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Deer Sound?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QS.
- How do I get to Deer Sound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.