The Byre

The Byre is a building in , which is located on Goltaquoy Road. The Byre is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Holm of Faray and Red Holm.

Islet
Photo: George Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a small island in , Scotland, near and , which it lies between. Together with its neighbour Faray, it is designated a SSSI due to its importance as a haul-out site and breeding area for grey seals. is situated 2 miles southeast of The Byre.

Photo: Ian Balcombe, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is situated 2½ miles southeast of The Byre.

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 6 miles northwest of The Byre.

The Byre

Latitude
59.26044° or 59° 15′ 38″ north
Longitude
-2.86118° or 2° 51′ 40″ west
Open location code
9CFV746Q+5G
Open­Street­Map ID
way 199679752
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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Places with the Same Name

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Knowe Of Goltoquoy Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) and Knowe Of Cotterchan Burnt Mound (Prehistoric).

Nearby Places

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