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Flotta
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Flotta — small island in Orkney, Scotland, UK, lying in Scapa Flow.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Flotta is located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW16 3NP. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station, and it may be remote for some visitors.
About
Flotta is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 876 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 80 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "small island in Orkney, Scotland, UK, lying in Scapa Flow". Coordinates: 58.8333°, -3.1167°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Flotta () is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying in Scapa Flow. The island is known for its large oil terminal and is linked by Orkney Ferries to Houton on the Orkney Mainland, Lyness on Hoy and Longhope on South Walls. The island has a population of about 80.
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Background
History
At the turn of the 20th century, the island was a quiet rural community like many other small islands of Orkney, but its sheltered location led to three major upheavals on the island in the century. Until 1914, Flotta was a quiet farming community. In 1910, a population of 431 included two blacksmiths, four carpenters and three dressmakers.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8333, -3.1167
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 80
- Official site
- www.flottawebguide.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q385306 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Flotta (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Flotta 2007, aerial (geograph 3147704).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Netherhowe (site of)
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Overhowe (site of)
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Flotta Oil Terminal
Islands · 0.5 km
Curries Firth
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Whome
Islands · 1.0 km
Flotta Heritage Centre / Museum
Museums · 1.4 km
Pan Hope
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Flotta Airport
Islands · 1.7 km
Flotta Church, Hoy
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Flotta War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Scat Wick
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Kirk Hope
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
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Flotta Oil Terminal
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flotta?
- Flotta is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NP).
- What is Flotta?
- Flotta — small island in Orkney, Scotland, UK, lying in Scapa Flow.
- How do I get to Flotta?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NP.
- Is Flotta free to visit?
- Yes, Flotta is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flotta?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.