Orbost

Orbost is a hamlet in , . Orbost is situated near the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: hamlet in Duirinish, Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland
  • Also known as: “Òrabost” and “Òrbost”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Healabhal Bheag and Healabhal Mhòr.

Peak
Photo: Klaus with K, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hill located on the … is situated 2 miles southwest of Orbost.

Peak
, is a hill in the north of the , . is situated 2½ miles west of Orbost.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Roag and Ardroag.

Village
Photo: Richard Dorrell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
, meaning noisy place or 'deer bay' in Norse…

Hamlet
Photo: John Allan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a hamlet.

Hamlet
Photo: Richard Dorrell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 1½ miles northeast of Orbost.

Orbost

Latitude
57.39795° or 57° 23′ 53″ north
Longitude
-6.56897° or 6° 34′ 8″ west
Elevation
102 feet (31 metres)
Open location code
9C9M9CXJ+5C
Open­Street­Map ID
node 529709283
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2640951
Wiki­data ID
Q124721281
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In Other Languages

From Irish to Scottish Gaelic—“Orbost” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Orabost”
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Orabost”
  • “Orbost - Orabost”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Varkasaig and Greep.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Orbost House, Skye and Beinn Bhuidhe.

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