Villages · Scottish Islands
Lyness
Lyness — a village in scotland islands.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Lyness is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged coastal scenery and historical significance. The village serves as a gateway to the surrounding natural landscapes, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a quiet, remote atmosphere typical of the Scottish Islands.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8366, -3.1968
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643297 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
Scapa Flow Museum
Scapa Flow Museum — museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
HMS Opal Gun
HMS Opal Gun — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Arctic Convoys Memorial
Arctic Convoys Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Mill Bay
Mill Bay — bay on Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
HMS Barham Memorial
HMS Barham Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lyness
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Point of Ness Campsite
Point of Ness Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyness?
- Lyness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NR).
- What is Lyness?
- Lyness — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Lyness?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NR.
- How do I get to Lyness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.