Emergency observation post (ruins)
Emergency observation post (ruins) is a military installation in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Emergency observation post (ruins) is situated near the military installation Buchanan Battery (ruins), as well as near Engine room (ruins).Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Switha and Calf of Flotta.
Switha
Islet
Switha is an uninhabited island towards the south… Switha is situated 2 miles south of Emergency observation post (ruins).
Calf of Flotta
Islet
The Calf of Flotta is a small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney. Calf of Flotta is situated 2 miles north of Emergency observation post (ruins).
Flotta Airport
Aerodrome
Flotta Isle Airport is a small airport located on the Orkney isle of Flotta. Flotta Airport is situated 2 miles west of Emergency observation post (ruins).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Whome and Hoxa Head.
Hoxa Head
Locality
Hoxa Head is a locality, which is situated 2 miles east of Emergency observation post (ruins).
Hoxa
Village
Hoxa is a small settlement on the island… Hoxa is situated 2½ miles east of Emergency observation post (ruins).
Emergency observation post (ruins)
Latitude
58.82386° or 58° 49′ 26″ north
Longitude
-3.08433° or 3° 5′ 4″ west
Open location code
9CCRRWF8+G7
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=military
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Buchanan Battery (ruins) and Engine room (ruins).
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Flotta Surgery and Air raid shelter (ruins).
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