North Head
North Head is a peninsula in Orkney Islands, Scotland. North Head is situated near the locality The Galt, as well as near the village Tingwall.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sweyn Holm and Wyre.
Sweyn Holm
Islet
Sweyn Holm is a small island in the Orkney Islands, next to Gairsay.
Wyre
Island
Wyre is one of the Orkney Islands, lying south-east of Rousay. Wyre is situated 2 miles north of North Head.
Cobbie Row’s Castle
Castle
Cobbie Row's Castle is the oldest medieval castle known to exist in Scotland. Cobbie Row’s Castle is situated 2 miles north of North Head.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tingwall and Rendall.
Rendall
Village
Rendall is a parish on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. Rendall is situated 4½ miles southwest of North Head.
North Head
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Latitude
59.09112° or 59° 5′ 28″ north
Longitude
-2.96502° or 2° 57′ 54″ west
Open location code
9CFV32RM+CX
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as The Galt and Gorseness.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gairsay and Russness Bay.
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