Point of the Graand
Point of the Graand is a reef in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Point of the Graand is situated nearby to the locality Brinian, as well as near Sourin.Places of Interest
Highlights include Egilsay and Wyre.
Egilsay
Island
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Egilsay is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, lying east of Rousay. The anglicized name of Eagleshay was used in past centuries. The island is largely farmland and is known for St Magnus Church, dedicated or re-dedicated to Saint Magnus, who was killed on the island in 1117 by an axe blow to the head.
Wyre
Island
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Wyre is one of the Orkney Islands, lying south-east of Rousay. It is 311 hectares and 32 metres at its highest point. It is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the archipelago. Wyre is situated 2½ miles southwest of Point of the Graand.
St Magnus Church
Church
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St Magnus Church is a ruined medieval round-tower church located on the island of Egilsay, in Orkney, Scotland. The site is recognized as the place of execution of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney, in the 12th century. St Magnus Church is situated 2 miles north of Point of the Graand.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Quholm and Tingwall.
Quholm
Hamlet
Photo: C Michael Hogan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Quholm is a farm in the northeast of Shapinsay, in the islands of Orkney, Scotland. Quholm is situated 5 miles southeast of Point of the Graand.
Tingwall
Village
Tingwall is a farm and ferry terminal that lies on the north-east coast of Orkney's West Mainland on the Gairsay Sound in the parish of Evie and Rendall. Tingwall is situated 6 miles southwest of Point of the Graand.
Backaland
Hamlet
Photo: Des Colhoun, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Backaland is a settlement on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. The settlement is also within the parish of Eday, and it is located to the south west of the island. Backaland is situated at the southern end of the B9063. Backaland is situated 6 miles east of Point of the Graand.
Point of the Graand
- Type: Reef
- Also known as: “Point of the Graand Reef”
- Category: landform
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
59.13333° or 59° 8′ northLongitude
-2.91667° or 2° 55′ westElevation
3 feet (1 metre)Open location code
9CFV43MM+88GeoNames ID
2640180
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