Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
St Mary's Bay
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
St Mary's Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
St Mary'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
St Mary's Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features striking coastal scenery and is known for its rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. The area offers opportunities for walking and wildlife observation, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8884, -2.9123
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153546 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Bay?
- St Mary's Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RS).
- What is St Mary's Bay?
- St Mary's Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to St Mary's Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RS.
- How do I get to St Mary's Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.