Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Saint Ninian’s Bay
Saint Ninian’s Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Saint Ninian’s 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
Saint Ninian’s Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its scenic beauty and distinctive sandy beach. The bay serves as an important habitat for local wildlife, and its waters are popular for various marine activities. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for walks along the shore and observing nature.
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- Coordinates
- 59.9667, -1.3500
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638711 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saint Ninian’s Bay?
- Saint Ninian’s Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JA).
- What is Saint Ninian’s Bay?
- Saint Ninian’s Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Saint Ninian’s Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JA.
- How do I get to Saint Ninian’s Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.