Islands · Scottish Islands
Evie
Evie in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Evie is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Evie (pronounced ) is a parish and village on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. The parish is located in the north-west of the Mainland, between Birsay and Rendall, forming the coastline opposite the isle of Rousay.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Within the parish are a number of prehistoric features, including Gurness, an Iron Age broch that overlooks Eynhallow Sound. Adam Bothwell, Bishop of Orkney, granted a lease or feu of the lands of Evie to Patrick Bellenden in April 1565. In June 1589, Robert Stewart, Earl of Orkney, granted Evie to Lewis Bellenden.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 59.1147, -3.1311
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q5418367 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Evie, Orkney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Burgar Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Eviedale Centre
Campsites · 1.3 km
Knowe of Stenso Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Knowe of Stenso Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Knowe of Grugar Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Knowe of Grugar Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Mid Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Mid Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Sands of Evie
Beaches · 2.1 km
Muckle Billia Fiold
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Muckle Billia Fiold
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Wards
The Wards — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 173 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Burgar Hill
Burgar Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 159 m.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Stenso Broch
Knowe of Stenso Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Stenso Broch
Knowe of Stenso Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Grugar Broch
Knowe of Grugar Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Evie
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
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Baleshare
Baleshare — flat tidal island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Evie?
- Evie is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PJ).
- What is Evie?
- Evie in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Evie?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PJ.
- Is Evie free to visit?
- Yes, Evie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Evie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.