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Brough of Birsay
Brough of Birsay — an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brough of Birsay is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland". Coordinates: 59.1369°, -3.3353°.
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From Historic Environment Scotland
Read an overview of the history of the Brough of Birsay and its fascinating remains of Pictish, Norse and medieval life, including houses, barns and a sauna. Contact us today for more information.
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From the Wikipedia article
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 miles north of Stromness and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements as well as a modern lighthouse.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1369, -3.3353
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q594381 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brough of Birsay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brough of Birsay in summer 2012 (4).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brough of Birsay?
- Brough of Birsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LL).
- Is Brough of Birsay free to visit?
- Yes, Brough of Birsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brough of Birsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.