Braehead

Braehead is a hamlet in , . Braehead is situated near the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Westray and Lady Kirk.

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is one of the of Scotland, with a population in 2011 of 588.

Church
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The at is a ruined 17th-century…

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 miles northwest of Braehead.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village
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is a village of in the Orkney…

Braehead

Latitude
59.3091° or 59° 18′ 33″ north
Longitude
-2.97597° or 2° 58′ 34″ west
Elevation
43 feet (13 metres)
Open location code
9CFV825F+JJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1965176838
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
13276909
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Broughton and Gallowhill.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: United Free Church (disused) and Reid Memorial Hall.

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