Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Vat of Kirbister
Vat of Kirbister — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Mark Crook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Vat of Kirbister is a other located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Vat of Kirbister is a natural geological feature located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its distinctive rock formations and has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its unique ecology and geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1007, -2.5483
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/611632517 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vat of Kirbister?
- Vat of Kirbister is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AG).
- What is Vat of Kirbister?
- Vat of Kirbister — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vat of Kirbister?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AG.
- Is Vat of Kirbister free to visit?
- Yes, Vat of Kirbister is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vat of Kirbister?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.