Islands · Scottish Lowlands
Orsay
In or near Port Wemyss.
Orsay — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Orsay is located in the Scottish Highlands, Argyll and Bute, with the postcode PA47 7ST. Entry to the island is free. Please note that there is no nearest railway station, as it is a remote location.
About
Orsay is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6739°, -6.5109°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Orsay (Scottish Gaelic: Orasaigh) is a small island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It lies a short distance off the west coast of the island of Islay and shelters the harbour of the village of Portnahaven. The Rinns of Islay lighthouse was built on Orsay in 1825 by Robert Stevenson.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6739, -6.5109
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA47 7ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q1899558 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Orsay, Inner Hebrides (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 259363.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rinns of Islay Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.2 km
St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay)
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Port Wemyss
Towns & cities · 0.5 km
Portnahaven
Villages · 0.8 km
Portnahaven Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Eilean Mhic Coinnich
Islands · 0.9 km
Portnahaven
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
An Dùn
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Port bhaigh
Beaches · 1.5 km
Port Bhith Sgeir
Beaches · 1.6 km
currie sands
Beaches · 1.9 km
Cladh Eilisteir
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
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📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Rinns of Islay Lighthouse
Rinns of Islay Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay)
St Oran’s Chapel (Orsay) — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Port Wemyss
Port Wemyss — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Portnahaven Church
Portnahaven Church — church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Eilean Mhic Coinnich
Eilean Mhic Coinnich — island off the coast of Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Orsay
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Kintra Campsite
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Bridgend Hotel
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Eilean Mhic Coinnich
Eilean Mhic Coinnich — island off the coast of Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orsay?
- Orsay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA47 7ST).
- What is Orsay?
- Orsay — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Orsay?
- Drivers can use postcode PA47 7ST.
- Is Orsay free to visit?
- Yes, Orsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA47 7ST. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.