The Galt

The Galt is a locality in , . The Galt is situated near the locality , as well as near .
  • Locality
  • …is also known as “Galt Ness”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Shapinsay and Sweyn Holm.
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is one of the smaller , a short ferry ride from Mainland Orkney.
Derek Mayes, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a small island in the Orkney Islands, next to . is situated 2 miles northwest of The Galt.
is a surface water body known as an ayre… is situated 2 miles southeast of The Galt.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Quholm and Balfour.
C Michael Hogan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a farm in the northeast of , in the islands of , Scotland. is situated 2½ miles east of The Galt.
Shirley Grant, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village on the island of , . is situated 3 miles south of The Galt.
is a farm and ferry terminal that lies on the… is situated 5 miles west of The Galt.

The Galt

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Latitude
59.07718° or 59° 4′ 38″ north
Longitude
-2.90047° or 2° 54′ 2″ west
Open location code
9CFV33GX+VR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 611116014
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
2648908

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as The Galt and Quoys of Vaedi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Burnt Mound (Prehistoric - remains of) and Caslte Battery searchlight emplacements.

Orkney Islands: Highlights

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