Bow of Hoy

Bow of Hoy is a reef in , . Bow of Hoy is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hoy, Braebister and Graemsay.

Archaeological site
is an archaeological site.

Island
is an island in the western approaches to , in the Orkney Islands of . The island has two lighthouses. lies within the parish of Stromness. is situated 2 miles east of Bow of Hoy.

Lighthouse
Graemsay is an island in the western approaches to , in the Orkney Islands of . The island has two lighthouses. Graemsay lies within the parish of Stromness.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stromness and Bu‘ Point.

is a port on the Mainland of the , with a population of roughly 2200. To the Vikings, Straumsnes meant the headland just south, where a fierce tide rips between Scapa Flow and the Atlantic; get past that and you came safely into Hamnavoe or "peaceful harbour" where the town now stands.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 3½ miles northeast of Bow of Hoy.

Locality
is a village on , in , Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of . is situated 4 miles northeast of Bow of Hoy.

Bow of Hoy

Latitude
58.93333° or 58° 56′ north
Longitude
-3.35° or 3° 21′ west
Elevation
13 feet (4 metres)
Open location code
9CCRWMM2+82
Geo­Names ID
2646474
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sel Wick and Hoy Skerries.

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