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Map of places in Orkney compiled from this list See the list of places in Scotland for places in other counties. Orkney is an archipelago located in the Northern Isles of Scotland. Having been inhabited for nearly 8,500 years, Orkney contains many settlements, hamlet and villages.
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Scots name: Mainland: Old Norse name: Megenland/Hrossey: Meaning of name: Norse for 'mainland' or 'island of horses' Map of Orkney Islands, mainland highlighted: Location; OS grid reference: Physical geography; Island group: Orkney: Area: 52,325 hectares (202 sq mi) [1] Area rank: 6 [2] Highest elevation: Mid Hill 271 metres (889 ft ...
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Orkney" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
Orkney islands map This is a list of Orkney islands in Scotland. The Orkney archipelago is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of mainland Scotland and comprises over 70 islands and skerries, of which 20 are permanently inhabited. In addition to the Orkney Mainland there are three groups of islands. The North and South Isles lie respectively north and south of Mainland. The Pentland Skerries ...
Orkney (/ ˈ ɔːr k n i /), also known as the Orkney Islands, is an archipelago off the north coast of mainland Scotland.The plural name the Orkneys is also sometimes used. Part of the Northern Isles along with Shetland, Orkney is 10 miles (16 km) north of Caithness and has about 70 islands, of which 20 are inhabited.
Papa Westray (/ p æ p ə ˈ w ɛ s t r iː /) (Scots: Papa Westree), also known as Papay, is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, United Kingdom. The fertile soil [8] has long been a draw to the island. Attractions on the island include Holland House with an associated folk museum and the Knap of Howar Neolithic farmstead run by Historic ...