Skip to content
Archipelago

    Graemsay

    Grímsey

    58°56′N 3°18′W

    Graemsay is an island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The island has two lighthouses. Graemsay lies within the parish of Stromness.

    Graemsay Island seen from the northwest, Orkney, Scotland, the United Kingdom. Hoy Sound Low Light is visible.
    Graemsay Island seen from the northwest, Orkney, Scotland, the United Kingdom. Hoy Sound Low Light is visible.

    Ymblanter / CC BY-SA 4.0

    Terrain

    58°56′N 3°18′W

    Terrain exaggerated for relief. Drag to look around.

    Overview

    Graemsay is an island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The island has two lighthouses. Graemsay lies within the parish of Stromness.

    From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Chart

    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