Orientation Table
Orientation Table is a scenic viewpoint in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Orientation Table is situated nearby to RSPB Onziebust Nature Reserve, as well as near the archaeological site Burnt Mound (Prehistoric).| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Egilsay and Wyre.
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.
Wyre
Island
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Wyre is one of the Orkney Islands, lying south-east of Rousay. It is 311 hectares and 32 metres at its highest point. It is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the archipelago. Wyre is situated 2½ miles southwest of Orientation Table.
St Magnus Church
Church
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St Magnus Church is a ruined medieval round-tower church located on the island of Egilsay, in Orkney, Scotland. The site is recognized as the place of execution of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney, in the 12th century. St Magnus Church is situated 1 mile north of Orientation Table.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tingwall and Quholm.
Tingwall
Village
Tingwall is a farm and ferry terminal that lies on the north-east coast of Orkney's West Mainland on the Gairsay Sound in the parish of Evie and Rendall. Tingwall is situated 6 miles southwest of Orientation Table.
Quholm
Hamlet
Photo: C Michael Hogan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Quholm is a farm in the northeast of Shapinsay, in the islands of Orkney, Scotland. Quholm is situated 6 miles southeast of Orientation Table.
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 6 miles east of Orientation Table.
Orientation Table
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.14239° or 59° 8′ 33″ northLongitude
-2.9276° or 2° 55′ 39″ westOpen location code
9CFV43RC+XXOpenStreetMap ID
node 11930793003OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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