Islands · Scottish Islands
Graemsay
In or near Stromness.
Graemsay — island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, 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
Graemsay is an island located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW16 3NG. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station, and it may be remote to access.
About
Graemsay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 28 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9300°, -3.2900°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Graemsay () is an island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The island has two lighthouses. Graemsay lies within the parish of Stromness.
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Background
History
As with many other Orkney Islands, there is a connection to the Celtic Church, possibly a pre-Norse one. There are the remains of two early churches, dedicated to St Bride and to St Columba, for the 19th-century herring industry. At the Point of Oxan in the far north west, in Burra Sound, are block ships, which were scuttled deliberately during World War II. This is a common feature of the straits and former straits around Scapa Flow. A Coastal Defence Battery also sits at the point of Oxan. Built in 1944, it guarded the western entrance to Scapa Flow until the end of World War II. Graemsay primary school was built in 1876 and once had a peak enrollment of 60 pupils. In the late 1990s the…
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- Coordinates
- 58.9300, -3.2900
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 28
Sources
- wikidata: Q788269 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Graemsay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Graemsay Island seen from the northwest.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
West Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
The Hap
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Graemsay Kirk
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Upper Corrigal Chapel and Burial-Ground
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Hoy Sound High Light
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Site of St Colm's Chapel + burial ground (Medieval)
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Hoy Sound Low Light
Lighthouses · 1.6 km
Graemsay Battery
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Bay of Creekland
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Skerry battery fire control tower
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Generator builidng
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Skerry battery
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
West Hill
West Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 62 m.
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Graemsay Kirk
Graemsay Kirk — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Upper Corrigal Chapel and Burial-Ground
Upper Corrigal Chapel and Burial-Ground — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Hoy Sound High Light
Hoy Sound High Light — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Site of St Colm's Chapel + burial ground (Medieval)
Site of St Colm's Chapel + burial ground (Medieval) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Graemsay
Places to stay
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Point of Ness Campsite
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graemsay?
- Graemsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NG).
- What is Graemsay?
- Graemsay — island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Graemsay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NG.
- Is Graemsay free to visit?
- Yes, Graemsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Graemsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.