Villages · Scottish Islands
Stromness
In or near Stromness.
Stromness — a village in scotland islands.
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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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Place summary
Stromness is a village located in the Scottish Islands, with a population of approximately 2,490 residents. It is known for its picturesque harbour and historic architecture. The village serves as a gateway to the Orkney Islands, providing access to various local amenities and services.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9650, -3.2960
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 2,490
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636638 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stromness Port
Marinas · 0.1 km
John Rae Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Stromness Lifeboat Station
Islands · 0.2 km
Stromness harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.2 km
Alexander Graham Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
The Stromness Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Pier Arts Centre
Galleries · 0.3 km
Browns Hostel
Hostels · 0.3 km
70 Victoria Street And Quay, Stromness
Marinas · 0.3 km
Gallery + Studio
Galleries · 0.3 km
European Marine Energy Centre
Other places · 0.3 km
North Church, Church Road, Stromness
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
John Rae Monument
John Rae Monument — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Islands · Scottish Islands
Stromness Lifeboat Station
Stromness Lifeboat Station in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Islands
Stromness harbour
Stromness harbour — harbour at Stromness, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Alexander Graham Fountain
Alexander Graham Fountain — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
The Stromness Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Stromness
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
The Stromness Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Point of Ness Campsite
Point of Ness Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stromness?
- Stromness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3AE).
- What is Stromness?
- Stromness — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Stromness?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3AE.
- How do I get to Stromness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3AE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.