Islands · Scottish Islands
Horse of Copinsay
Horse of Copinsay — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Horse of Copinsay is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9111°, -2.6567°.
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Official information
The Horse of Copinsay is a natural formation located off the coast of Orkney, characterized as either an islet or a large sea stack. It rises to a height of 28 meters and features a phenomenon known as Blaster Hole, which can shoot water high into the air during storms.
From the Wikipedia article
The Horse of Copinsay, also known as the Horse, is a rectangular uninhabited sea stack to the north east of Copinsay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9111, -2.6567
- Official site
- www.scottish-places.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q5905646 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Horse of Copinsay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: A southeasterly view of "The Horse." - geograph.org.uk - 531337.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horse of Copinsay?
- Horse of Copinsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Horse of Copinsay?
- Horse of Copinsay — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Horse of Copinsay?
- Its coordinates are 58.9111°, -2.6567°.
- Is Horse of Copinsay free to visit?
- Yes, Horse of Copinsay is free to enter.