Sands of Evie
The Sands of Evie is a sandy beach landform near the village of Evie on Mainland Orkney, Scotland, protected by the Point of Hellia headland. This beach forms the southern boundary of Aikerness Bay, an element of Eynhallow Sound.
- Type: Bank
- Description: beach of Aikerness Bay, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Evie Sands”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Broch of Gurness and Eynhallow.
Eynhallow
Island
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Evie and Tingwall.
Tingwall
Village
Tingwall is a farm and ferry terminal that lies on the… Tingwall is situated 2½ miles southeast of Sands of Evie.
Rendall
Village
Sands of Evie
- Categories: beach and body of water
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.11667° or 59° 7′ north
Longitude
-3.1° or 3° 6′ west
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
9CFR4W82+M2
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Places to explore: Stenso and Woodwick.
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Highlights: Aiker Ness and Eynhallow Sound.
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