The String
The String is a strait in Orkney Islands, Scotland. The String is situated near the locality Lady’s Kirk (site of medieval chapel), as well as near the village Balfour.- Strait
- Description: sound between Hellier Holm, Shapinsay, and Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Helliar Holm and Thieves Holm.
Helliar Holm
Helliar Holm is an uninhabited island off the coast of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle is a historic building on the southwest of Shapinsay, Orkney Islands.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Balfour and Head of Holland.
Kirkwall
Kirkwall is the chief town of the Orkney Islands, which lie off the north tip of mainland Scotland.
The String
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Latitude
59.01951° or 59° 1′ 10″ north
Longitude
-2.92046° or 2° 55′ 14″ west
Open location code
9CFV239H+RR
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural = strait
GeoNames ID
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Swedish—“The String” goes by many names.
The StringCatalan
The StringCebuano
The StringSwedish
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Balfour Mains and Steiro.
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