Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Sailhouse Bay
In or near Stromness.
Sailhouse Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Sailhouse 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
Sailhouse Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. Known for its rugged coastline and scenic views, the bay offers a striking example of the area's natural beauty. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which features diverse wildlife and marine life. The remote setting provides a tranquil environment, ideal for those seeking solitude in nature.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9459, -3.2370
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153557 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sailhouse Bay?
- Sailhouse Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3HB).
- What is Sailhouse Bay?
- Sailhouse Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sailhouse Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3HB.
- How do I get to Sailhouse Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3HB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.