Islands · Scottish Islands
Switha
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Switha — a small uninhabited island towards the south of Orkney, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Switha is an island located in the Scottish Islands, with no nearest railway station or postcode available. Entry to the island is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Switha is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 41 km². Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "a small uninhabited island towards the south of Orkney, Scotland". Coordinates: 58.7973°, -3.1005°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Switha is an uninhabited island towards the south of Orkney, Scotland, approximately 41 hectares in area.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 58.7973, -3.1005
Sources
- wikidata: Q981284 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Switha (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 'Hells Gate' and Switha - geograph.org.uk - 1532198.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flotta Church, Hoy
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Where to eat & stay near Switha
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Switha?
- Switha is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Switha?
- Switha — a small uninhabited island towards the south of Orkney, Scotland.
- How do I get to Switha?
- Its coordinates are 58.7973°, -3.1005°.
- Is Switha a listed building?
- Switha is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Switha free to visit?
- Yes, Switha is free to enter.