Goe of Holmsound

Goe of Holmsound is a locality in , . Goe of Holmsound is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sanday and Quoyness chambered cairn.

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is one of the , northeast of Orkney Mainland. It's a thin low-lying strap, about 12 miles long but seldom reaching a mile wide, flanked by sandy beaches.

Archaeological site
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is a Neolithic burial monument located on the island of Sanday in Orkney, Scotland. Similar to in design, the tomb was probably built around 3000 BC.

Aerodrome
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is located 20 NM north northeast of on , , Scotland. Sanday Aerodrome has a CAA Ordinary Licence that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction as authorised by the licensee. is situated 1½ miles north of Goe of Holmsound.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kettletoft and Whitehall.

Village
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is a settlement on the island of in , Scotland. The B9068 road runs from to Scar and the B9069 from to Northwall.

Village
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is the village on the island of , in the Orkney Islands of . It is a small village with about 50 houses. It also has a shop, a café and heritage centre, known as the Fish Mart; the Stronsay Hotel, with attached pub; a post office, a fisherman's pier and a ferry pier. is situated 6 miles south of Goe of Holmsound.

Goe of Holmsound

Latitude
59.22654° or 59° 13′ 36″ north
Longitude
-2.58305° or 2° 34′ 59″ west
Open location code
9CFV6CG8+JQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3168848221
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Holm of Elsness and Sanday Post Office.

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