Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Gill Bay
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Gill Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Antony Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Gill Bay 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
Gill Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views, typical of the region's landscapes. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for walking and observing local wildlife. The area offers opportunities for photography and exploring the natural beauty of the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8348, -2.9728
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153544 (CC BY 4.0)
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St Margaret's Hope Port
Harbours & ports · 0.7 km
Brough of Ontoft, site
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Hoxa Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Hoxa Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
The Wart
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
St Margaret's Hope
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Site of St Margaret's Chapel (possibly 13C)
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Dam of Hoxa
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Museum
Museums · 1.2 km
W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum
Museums · 1.2 km
Backpackers Hostel
Hostels · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gill Bay?
- Gill Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TL).
- What is Gill Bay?
- Gill Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Gill Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TL.
- How do I get to Gill Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.