Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Islands
Harray
In or near Finstown.
Harray in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Harray 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
Harray (pronounced ) (Old Norse: Herað; Norn: Herrað) is an Orcadian parish and village on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom. The village is near the Loch of Harray and was used by the Vikings for waterway transportation and Old Norse was spoken in the area up until the 1700s. The flat and swampy area is near multiple Neolithic sites and a burial mound, Knowes of Trotty, is in the area.
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Background
History
Knowes of Trotty, a burial mound from the Bronze Age, was discovered in the area in 1858. The Neolithic sites of the Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness are located nearby. Harray was used by the Vikings for waterway transportation. Old Norse was reportedly still being spoken in Harray by the early 1700s.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0467, -3.1833
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harray?
- Harray is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LQ).
- What is Harray?
- Harray in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harray?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LQ.
- Is Harray free to visit?
- Yes, Harray is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.