Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer
In or near Stromness.
Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer is a other located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer is located in the Scottish Islands. It is a historical instrument used for predicting weather conditions, particularly for maritime activities. The barometer is associated with the legacy of Admiral Robert FitzRoy, who played a significant role in the development of meteorology in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9614, -3.2997
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9537767467 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer?
- Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3BU).
- What is Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer?
- Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer?
- The nearest town is Stromness. Drivers can use postcode KW16 3BU.
- Is Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer free to visit?
- Yes, Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fitzroy Fisheries Barometer?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3BU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.