The Nev

The Nev is a locality in , . The Nev is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Eday and Faray.

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is one of the of Scotland. It's about 15 miles north of the Orkney Mainland, 8 miles long by a mile wide but pinched in the middle: in Old Norse Eiðøy means "isthmus island".

Island
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is a small in , , lying between and . Previously inhabited, the low-lying island is now a successful grey seal breeding colony.

Islet
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is a small island in the Orkney Islands, near to the west.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Backaland.

Hamlet
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is a settlement on the island of in , Scotland. The settlement is also within the parish of Eday, and it is located to the south west of the island. is situated at the southern end of the B9063. is situated 4½ miles southeast of The Nev.

The Nev

Latitude
59.21442° or 59° 12′ 52″ north
Longitude
-2.8156° or 2° 48′ 56″ west
Open location code
9CFV657M+QQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7439655886
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Holm of Faray and Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic).

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