Orwick Hill

Orwick Hill is a hill in , and has an elevation of 256 feet. Orwick Hill is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Linga.

Island
is a small, uninhabited island, 1 km east of in the Shetland Islands. The island is roughly circular in shape and its highest elevation is 69 metres. Its area is 70 hectares.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mavis Grind and Brae.

Locality
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is a narrow isthmus joining the peninsula to the rest of the island of in the Shetland Islands, . It is just over 90 metres at its narrowest point. is situated 2 miles north of Orwick Hill.

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is on Mainland of the . It was a tiny fishing village then grew rapidly in the 1970s with the construction of Sullom Voe oil terminal, and in 2011 the population was 856.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet on , in the island's west, , Scotland. Approximately seventy people live here, many of whom are commuters, but local industries include mussel farming, and crofting. is in the parish of Sandsting. is situated 5 miles south of Orwick Hill.

Orwick Hill

Latitude
60.37067° or 60° 22′ 14″ north
Longitude
-1.38697° or 1° 23′ 13″ west
Elevation
256 feet (78 metres)
Open location code
9CGW9JC7+76
Geo­Names ID
12614775
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Satellite Map

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