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Things to see in Stronsay (United Kingdom): 20 places and when to go
Stronsay is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (9), Architecture (2). The best known are Burroughston Broch, Auskerry Lighthouse and Kettletoft Bay. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 59.1118, -2.6055
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (9) · Architecture (2) · Mountains (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 355 km as the crow flies
What to see in Stronsay
The places in and around Stronsay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Burroughston BrochIron age remains12 km
- Auskerry LighthouseLighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Kettletoft BayBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK13 km
- Quoyness chambered cairnChambered cairn located on Sanday in Orkney, Scotland13 km
- Stone of SetterStanding stone on Eday Island, Orkney Scotland, UK15 km
- Sty WickBay on the island of Sanday, Orkney, Scotland14 km
- Bay of BackalandBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK10.0 km
- Backaskaill BayBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Bay of GreentoftBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK10 km
- Bay of StoveBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK10 km
- Fersness BayBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Sealskerry BayBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Benni Cuml, mound, Housebay, StronsayArchitectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK4.1 km
- Boloquoy Mill, SandayArchitectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Wasso, broch, Tres Ness, SandayArchitectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Flaughton HillHill on Eday, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Green Hill,broch WSW of HuipArchitectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK5.4 km
- Hillock of Baywest,broch 300m W of Loch of Rothiesholm,Bay of HollandArchitectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK3.6 km
- Stronsay, Lamb HeadHillfort in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Moncur Memorial ChurchChurch building on Stronsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK4 m
When to go to Stronsay
The best time to visit Stronsay is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:35
- FebPossible8:54
- MarPossible11:22
- AprBest time14:09
- MayBest time16:37
- JunBest time18:08
- JulBest time17:30
- AugBest time15:14
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:49
- NovBetter not7:16
- DecPossible5:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 51. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Stronsay
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 355 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kirkwall61 places25 km
- Westray13 places32 km
- Sandwick34 places43 km
- Hoy35 places46 km
- Caithness17 places58 km
- Thurso21 places79 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stronsay?
The best known: Burroughston Broch, Auskerry Lighthouse, Kettletoft Bay, Quoyness chambered cairn, Stone of Setter. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stronsay?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 51.
How do you get to Stronsay?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 355 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stronsay as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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