Villages · Scottish Islands
Quoyness
In or near Stromness.
Quoyness — a village in scotland islands.
David Medcalf — 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
Quoyness is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its remote setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into rural life in Scotland, with a focus on community and local culture. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, reflective of the area's natural beauty and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9057, -3.3013
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639750 (CC BY 4.0)
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Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
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Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Quoys
Bay of Quoys — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Graemsay Kirk
Graemsay Kirk — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Creekland
Bay of Creekland — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Upper Corrigal Chapel and Burial-Ground
Upper Corrigal Chapel and Burial-Ground — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Quoyness
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Point of Ness Campsite
Point of Ness Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
The Stromness Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 4More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quoyness?
- Quoyness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NJ).
- What is Quoyness?
- Quoyness — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Quoyness?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NJ.
- How do I get to Quoyness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.