Ancumtoun

Ancumtoun is a small settlement in the north of the island of , , Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Cross and Burness.

Places of Interest

Highlights: North Ronaldsay and Ancum Loch.

is the most northerly of the of Scotland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bustatoun.

Hamlet
is a village on the island of , in , Scotland. is situated 1½ miles south of Ancumtoun.

Ancumtoun

Latitude
59.38122° or 59° 22′ 52″ north
Longitude
-2.42115° or 2° 25′ 16″ west
Elevation
33 feet (10 metres)
Open location code
9CFV9HJH+FG
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Basque to French—“Ancumtoun” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Ancumtoun”
  • Dutch: “Ancumtoun”
  • French: “Ancumtoun”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Turrie Ness Hill and Brae of Breck.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Turrie Ness and Upper Breck.

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Worth a closer look: Kirkwall and Stromness.

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