Point of Skivar

Point of Skivar is a locality in , . Point of Skivar is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include North Ronaldsay Lighthouse and Dennis Head Old Beacon.

Lighthouse
Photo: John Tustin, CC BY-SA 2.0.
was built in 1852 on the island of in the Orkney Islands, , 43 years after was deactivated.

Building
Photo: John Tustin, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a ruined lighthouse on the island of , , Scotland. The beacon and keepers' houses are protected as a scheduled monument. It is one of the earliest surviving purpose-built lighthouse towers in Scotland.

Photo: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ancumtoun and Bustatoun.

Hamlet
Photo: Lis Burke, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a small settlement in the north of the island of , , Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Cross and Burness. is situated 2 miles west of Point of Skivar.

Hamlet
Photo: Rob Burke, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village on the island of , in , Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Cross and Burness. is situated 2½ miles southwest of Point of Skivar.

Point of Skivar

Latitude
59.38697° or 59° 23′ 13″ north
Longitude
-2.37225° or 2° 22′ 20″ west
Open location code
9CFV9JPH+Q4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4158375040
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Dennis Head and Point of Sinsoss.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Loch of Skivar and Trolla Vatn.

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