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Bay of Tafts

Bay of Tafts is a bay in , . Bay of Tafts is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Holm of Faray.

Islet
Photo: George Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a small island in , Scotland, near and , which it lies between. Together with its neighbour Faray, it is designated a SSSI due to its importance as a haul-out site and breeding area for grey seals.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village
Photo: David Wyatt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village of in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of the northern . The village is the island's largest settlement and lies near its northern end, around Bay.

Bay of Tafts

Latitude
59.25559° or 59° 15′ 20″ north
Longitude
-2.88232° or 2° 52′ 56″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
9CFV7449+63
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8639886210
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
2636325
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Satellite Map

Discover Bay of Tafts from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sands of Woo and East Hamar.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Tafts (ruins) and Tafts Broch.

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