Islands · Scottish Islands
Mainland
In or near Finstown.
Mainland — main island of the 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
Mainland is located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW15 1TT. Entry is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, and no additional accessibility information is provided.
About
Mainland is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 540 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 17,162 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "main island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9833°, -3.1000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Mainland, also known as Pomona, is the main island of Orkney, Scotland. Both of Orkney's burghs, Kirkwall and Stromness, lie on the island, which is also the heart of Orkney's ferry and air connections. Seventy-five per cent of Orkney's population live on the island, which is more densely populated than the other islands of the archipelago. The lengthy history of the island's occupation has provided numerous important archaeological sites and the sandstone bedrock provides a platform for fertile farmland. There is an abundance of wildlife, especially seabirds.
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Background
History
]] of 1539.]] ]] The western section of the island contains numerous Neolithic and Pictish constructions. Most of the best known Neoloithic ancient monuments are located in west Mainland, which includes the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This comprises the large chambered tomb of Maes Howe, the ceremonial stone circles the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar and the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, together with a number of unexcavated burial, ceremonial and settlement sites. The group constitutes a major prehistoric cultural landscape which gives a graphic depiction of life in the north of Scotland some 5,000 years ago. Nearby is the Barnhouse…
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- Coordinates
- 58.9833, -3.1000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 17,162
Sources
- wikidata: Q148749 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mainland, Orkney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mainland1.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cuween Hill
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Hill of Lyradale
Hill of Lyradale — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 176 m.
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BBC Radio Orkney
BBC Radio Orkney in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Keelylang Hill
Keelylang Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 221 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Keelylang Hill
Keelylang Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Stonehall
Stonehall — archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Nearhouse Hill
Nearhouse Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 105 m.
Where to eat & stay near Mainland
Places to stay
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Orcades Hostel
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre
Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mainland?
- Mainland is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1TT).
- What is Mainland?
- Mainland — main island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Mainland?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1TT.
- Is Mainland free to visit?
- Yes, Mainland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mainland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1TT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.