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Stronsay
Stronsay — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Stronsay is an island in the Scottish Islands, located in the Orkney Islands. The postcode for Stronsay is KW17 2AE. Entry to the island is free.
About
Stronsay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3,275 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 349 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.1167°, -2.6000°.
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Summary from the official site
Stronsay is one of the Orkney Islands, known for its rich history and natural beauty. The island's name may derive from Old Norse, suggesting it was a good place for fishing or farming. Visitors can explore its scenic landscapes and learn about its cultural heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Stronsay () is an island in Orkney, Scotland. It is known as Orkney's 'Island of Bays', owing to an irregular shape with miles of coastline, with three large bays separated by two isthmuses: St Catherine's Bay to the west, the Bay of Holland to the south and Mill Bay to the east. Stronsay is 3,275 hectares (13 square miles) in area, and 44 metres (144 feet) in altitude at its highest point. It has a usually resident population of about 320. The main village is Whitehall, home to a heritage centre. Sights on the island include the Vat of Kirbister, a natural arch described as the "finest in Orkney", white sand beaches in the three bays, and various seabirds amongst which are Arctic terns.
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Background
History
Two flint arrowheads discovered at a site investigated by Orkney College in April 2007 are believed to date from the late Paleolithic or early Mesolithic periods some 10–12,000 years ago. They were found amongst a scattered collection of other tools on a farm. If confirmed, they could be the earliest human artifacts found in Scotland. The island is now agricultural, but during the 18th and 19th centuries, kelp collection and herring curing employed up to 5000 people. The population was over 1000 for the entire 19th century and until the mid-20th century, with the 1891 census recording a population of 1275, excluding seasonal itinerants involved in the herring industry. The kelp burning…
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- Coordinates
- 59.1167, -2.6000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 349
Sources
- wikidata: Q1758466 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stronsay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: PicVat.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stronsay Meal Mill, Lower Millfield, Stronsay
Watermills · 0.2 km
Moncur Memorial Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Stronsay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Mill Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
St Catherine's Bay
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Mill Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Whitehall
Piers · 2.6 km
Saint Catherines Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Site of St Peter's Chapel
Historic houses · 3.1 km
Stronsay Lifeboat Station
Islands · 3.1 km
Bay of Holland
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km
Odin Ness
Farms (open to visitors) · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Islands
Stronsay Meal Mill, Lower Millfield, Stronsay
Stronsay Meal Mill, Lower Millfield, Stronsay — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Moncur Memorial Church
Moncur Memorial Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Stronsay War Memorial
Stronsay War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Mill Bay
Mill Bay — bay on Stronsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
St Catherine's Bay
St Catherine's Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Stronsay
Places to stay
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Eday Community Youth Hostel
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site
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Trumland Hostel & Campsite
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stronsay?
- Stronsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AE).
- What is Stronsay?
- Stronsay — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Stronsay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AE.
- Is Stronsay free to visit?
- Yes, Stronsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stronsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.