Stanger Head

Stanger Head is a cape in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Stanger Head is situated near the locality Weather Ness, as well as near Rapness.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Holm of Faray and Red Holm.

Islet

The Holm of Faray is a small island in Orkney… Holm of Faray is situated 2½ miles south of Stanger Head.

Red Holm is situated 2½ miles southeast of Stanger Head.

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village

Pierowall is a village of Westray in the Orkney… Pierowall is situated 6 miles northwest of Stanger Head.

Latitude

59.26667° or 59° 16′ north

Longitude

-2.85° or 2° 51′ west

Open location code

9CFV7582+M2

GeoNames ID

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Places to explore: Weather Ness and Rapness.

Highlights: Goltonquoy Hill and Rack Wick.

Worth a closer look: Kirkwall and Stromness.

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