Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Keen
In or near Cullivoe.
The Keen — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Keen is a named hill or mountain 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
The Keen is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape suitable for experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 60.7185, -0.9800
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612957 (CC BY 4.0)
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Underhoull Viking Longhouse (lower)
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Where to eat & stay near The Keen
Places to stay
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Gardiesfauld Caravan Park
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Aithbank Camping Böd
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Keen?
- The Keen is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9BB).
- What is The Keen?
- The Keen — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to The Keen?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9BB.
- How do I get to The Keen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9BB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.