The Sow
The Sow is a cape in Orkney Islands, Scotland. The Sow is situated near the village Rackwick, as well as near the locality Rora Head.- Cape
- …lies at an elevation of around 1,050 feet (320 metres)
Places of Interest
Highlights include Old Man of Hoy and Cuilags.
Cuilags
Peak
Cuilags is a peak, which is situated 1½ miles northeast of The Sow.
Cra’as Nest
Museum
Cra’as Nest is a museum, which is situated 2 miles southeast of The Sow.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rora Head and Stromness.
Rora Head
Locality
Rora Head is a locality, which is situated 2 miles south of The Sow.
Stromness
Stromness is a port on the Mainland of the Orkney Islands, with a population of roughly 2200.
The Sow
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Latitude
58.9° or 58° 54′ north
Longitude
-3.41667° or 3° 25′ west
Open location code
9CCRWH2M+28
GeoNames ID
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Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Rackwick and Too of the Head.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sui Fea and Old Man of Hoy.
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