Islands · Scottish Islands
Gairsay
In or near Finstown.
Gairsay — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gairsay is located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW17 2TY. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, and it may be remote, so plan your visit accordingly.
About
Gairsay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 3 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0845°, -2.9757°.
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Summary from the official site
Gairsay is an island in the Orkney Isles, located between Mainland Orkney and Shapinsay. Historically inhabited, it has a rich Viking heritage and features a 17th-century mansion built on the site of a Viking drinking-hall, along with scenic piers and surrounding islets.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gairsay (Old Norse: Gáreksey) is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, located in the parish of Rendall, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) off the coast, astride one of the approaches to the bays of Firth and Kirkwall. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and includes one conical hill and a small harbour called Millburn Bay, which is sheltered by the peninsula known as the Hen of Gairsay.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0845, -2.9757
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 3
- Official site
- www.scottish-places.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q745668 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gairsay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Millburnbaygairsay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.8 km
Site of possible Viking house
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Langskaill House, Gairsay
Castles · 0.8 km
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)
Castles · 1.0 km
Millburn Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Russness Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Gairsay, Ness of Boray
Vineyards · 1.4 km
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Sweyn Holm
Islands · 1.5 km
Broch or Roundhouse
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Wass Wick
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Margaret Tait's former film studio
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 2Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Site of possible Viking house
Site of possible Viking house — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Islands
Langskaill House, Gairsay
Langskaill House, Gairsay — architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Islands
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Millburn Bay
Millburn Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Russness Bay
Russness Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Gairsay
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gairsay?
- Gairsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TY).
- What is Gairsay?
- Gairsay — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gairsay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TY.
- Is Gairsay free to visit?
- Yes, Gairsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gairsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.