Point of Crook
Point of Crook is a point in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Point of Crook is situated nearby to the locality Faraclett Head, as well as near West Side.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kili Holm and Egilsay.
Kili Holm
Islet
Photo: George Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kili Holm is a tidal island in the Orkney Islands, linked to Egilsay. Unusually, like its neighbour Egilsay, it may have a partly Gaelic etymology, in this case from cille meaning a monk's cell.
Egilsay
Island
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Egilsay is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, lying east of Rousay. The anglicized name of Eagleshay was used in past centuries. The island is largely farmland and is known for St Magnus Church, dedicated or re-dedicated to Saint Magnus, who was killed on the island in 1117 by an axe blow to the head. Egilsay is situated 1½ miles southwest of Point of Crook.
Holm of Scockness
Islet
Photo: George Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Holm of Scockness is a small island in the Orkney Islands, between Rousay and Egilsay. It is currently used for grazing. Its name is Norse in origin and means "little island of the crooked headland". Holm of Scockness is situated 2 miles west of Point of Crook.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Backaland.
Backaland
Hamlet
Photo: Des Colhoun, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Backaland is a settlement on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. The settlement is also within the parish of Eday, and it is located to the south west of the island. Backaland is situated at the southern end of the B9063. Backaland is situated 5 miles east of Point of Crook.
Point of Crook
- Type: Point
- Category: landform
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.16667° or 59° 10′ northLongitude
-2.9° or 2° 54′ westOpen location code
9CFV538X+MXGeoNames ID
2651913
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Faraclett Head and West Side.
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Highlights include Howe Sound and Bay of Roeness.
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