Hen of Gairsay
Hen of Gairsay is a peninsula in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Hen of Gairsay is situated near the locality The Galt, as well as near Vasa Point.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sweyn Holm and Seal Skerry.
Vasa Loch
Vasa Loch is a brackish lagoon in southwestern Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. Vasa Loch is situated 2 miles southeast of Hen of Gairsay.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tingwall and Balfour.
Tingwall
Village
Tingwall is a farm and ferry terminal that lies on the… Tingwall is situated 3½ miles west of Hen of Gairsay.
Balfour
Village
Balfour is a village on the island of Shapinsay, Orkney. Balfour is situated 3½ miles southeast of Hen of Gairsay.
Quholm
Hamlet
Quholm is a farm in the northeast of Shapinsay, in the islands of Orkney, Scotland. Quholm is situated 4 miles east of Hen of Gairsay.
Hen of Gairsay
- Peninsula
- …lies at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres)
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
59.0778° or 59° 4′ 40″ north
Longitude
-2.95215° or 2° 57′ 8″ west
Open location code
9CFV32HX+44
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Millburn Bay and Russness Bay.
Orkney Islands: Highlights
Notable places include Kirkwall and Stromness.
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