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    Brough of Birsay

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    59°08′N 3°20′W

    The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland, in the parish of Birsay. It is located around 13 nautical miles (24 kilometres) north of Stromness and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements as well as a modern lighthouse.

    Brough of Birsay - the white line starting on the left is the footpath connecting the island to mainland on low water - picture taken shortly before the footpath falls dry
    Brough of Birsay - the white line starting on the left is the footpath connecting the island to mainland on low water - picture taken shortly before the footpath falls dry

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    59°08′N 3°20′W

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    The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland, in the parish of Birsay. It is located around 13 nautical miles (24 kilometres) north of Stromness and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements as well as a modern lighthouse.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Orkney

    • Mainland

      531 km²▲ 275 m

      Major islands

    • Hoy

      144 km²▲ 481 m

      Major islands

    • Sanday

      49.7 km²▲ 65 m

      Major islands

    • South Ronaldsay

      49.7 km²▲ 118 m

      Major islands

    • Westray

      48.6 km²▲ 169 m

      Major islands

    • Rousay

      47.2 km²▲ 250 m

      Minor islands

    • Stronsay

      33.9 km²▲ 45 m

      Minor islands

    • Eday

      27.7 km²▲ 102 m

      Minor islands

    Also in British Isles

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

    Photographs