Bay of Skaill

Bay of Skaill is a bay in , . Bay of Skaill is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Papa Westray and Westray Airport.

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is one of the north of mainland Scotland - nearly the northernmost, but North Ronaldsay edges it by half a mile. measures 4 miles north-south and a mile across, and is more low-lying and fertile than nearby Westray.

Aerodrome
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is an airport at Aikerness, on in the , . Westray Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee.

Archaeological site
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The on the island of in , , is a Neolithic farmstead which may be the oldest preserved stone house in northern Europe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village
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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. is situated 2½ miles southwest of Bay of Skaill.

Bay of Skaill

Latitude
59.35° or 59° 21′ north
Longitude
-2.95° or 2° 57′ west
Elevation
30 feet (9 metres)
Open location code
9CFV83X2+X2
Geo­Names ID
2637788
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Satellite Map

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