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Stromness
Also known as: Sròimnis
Stromness in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Stromness is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stromness (locally , Old Norse: Straumnes; Norn: Stromnes) is the second-most populous town in Orkney, Scotland. It is in the southwestern part of Mainland, Orkney. It is a burgh with a parish around the outside with the town of Stromness as its capital.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9607, -3.2990
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
Other places nearby
North Light Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
St Peter's and Victoria Street Church, Victoria Street, Stromness
Historic churches · 0.1 km
North Church, Church Road, Stromness
Historic churches · 0.2 km
70 Victoria Street And Quay, Stromness
Marinas · 0.2 km
Gallery + Studio
Galleries · 0.2 km
Browns Hostel
Hostels · 0.2 km
Pier Arts Centre
Galleries · 0.2 km
Alexander Graham Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Stromness harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.3 km
The Stromness Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Stromness Lifeboat Station
Islands · 0.3 km
Stromness is a town in the Scottish Islands offering several notable sites for visitors. You can explore historic sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae, or visit the Pier Arts Centre. The area also features the Hoy Sound High Light and the Stromness Museum for further interest.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Stromness
242 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Stromness →
📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Islands
Berriedale Wood
Berriedale Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Graemsay
Graemsay — island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 5
★ Iconic📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Ring of Brodgar
Ring of Brodgar — Neolithic henge and stone circle on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Skara Brae
Skara Brae — Neolithic archaeological site in Scotland.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Creekland
Bay of Creekland — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Ireland
Bay of Ireland — bay on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Skaill
Bay of Skaill — bay on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Scottish Islands
Brodgar RSPB Reserve
Brodgar RSPB Reserve — RSPB nature reserve in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Cava Lighthouse
Cava Lighthouse — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Chalmers Hope
Chalmers Hope — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Holm of Houton
Holm of Houton — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Hoy Sound High Light
Hoy Sound High Light — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Hoy Sound Low Light
Hoy Sound Low Light — lighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
★ Iconic📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Loch of Stenness
Loch of Stenness — large brackish lake on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK, outflows via The Bush to the Bay of Ireland.
📷 2Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Lyrawa Bay
Lyrawa Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Islands
Mill of Cairston
Mill of Cairston is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Watermills · Scottish Islands
Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1
Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1 is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3📷 3Galleries · Scottish Islands
Pier Arts Centre
Pier Arts Centre — art gallery and museum in Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Round Kirk, Orphir
Round Kirk, Orphir — church on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick
St Peter's Kirk, Sandwick — church in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Nearby
📷 3Galleries · Scottish Islands
North Light Gallery
North Light Gallery — a gallery in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer
Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Peter's and Victoria Street Church, Victoria Street, Stromness
St Peter's and Victoria Street Church, Victoria Street, Stromness — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
North Church, Church Road, Stromness
North Church, Church Road, Stromness — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Marinas · Scottish Islands
70 Victoria Street And Quay, Stromness
70 Victoria Street And Quay, Stromness — a marina in scotland islands.
📷 3Galleries · Scottish Islands
Gallery + Studio
Gallery + Studio — a gallery in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stromness
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Browns Hostel
Browns Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stromness?
- Stromness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3DA).
- What is Stromness?
- Stromness in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stromness?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3DA.
- Is Stromness free to visit?
- Yes, Stromness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stromness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3DA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.