Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Hoston Bay
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Hoston Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Colin Kinnear — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Hoston 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
Hoston Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views. The bay is a notable site for its natural beauty and potential for wildlife observation. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of the remote Scottish landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.7693, -2.9812
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153542 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoston Bay?
- Hoston Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RN).
- What is Hoston Bay?
- Hoston Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Hoston Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RN.
- How do I get to Hoston Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.