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Loch of Ness

Loch of Ness is in , . Loch of Ness is situated nearby to the islet , as well as near the aerodrome .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Papa Westray and Holm of Papa.

Photo: Kristel Jeuring, CC BY 2.0.
is one of the north of mainland Scotland - nearly the northernmost, but North Ronaldsay edges it by half a mile. measures 4 miles north-south and a mile across, and is more low-lying and fertile than nearby Westray.

Islet
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The is a very small uninhabited island in the Orkney Islands. It is around 21 hectares in size. It can be visited from its neighbouring island , or Papay, an island less than a hundred metres west of the Holm.

Church
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St Boniface's Church, Papa Westray is a historic church and graveyard located on the island of in , . The site of the church dates back to the Iron Age and was possibly used later as a Christian monastery. is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Loch of Ness.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village
Photo: David Wyatt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village of in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of the northern . The village is the island's largest settlement and lies near its northern end, around Bay. is situated 5 miles southwest of Loch of Ness.

Loch of Ness

Latitude
59.36737° or 59° 22′ 3″ north
Longitude
-2.87458° or 2° 52′ 29″ west
Open location code
9CFV948G+W5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 118187862
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
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Highlights include North Hill and Munkerhoose Broch.

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