Pierowall
in Orkney Islands of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
59.319 and -2.991 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 59° 19' 9" and W -2° 59' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:56 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:10 am and 3:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Pierowall

Pierowall in Orkney Islands (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 551 mi (or 887 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Pierowall is now 03:56 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Pierowall, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Westray Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Heart of Neolithic Orkney in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), South.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kirkwall, Elgin, Lerwick, Highland and Inverness. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Gale with 30 km/h (19 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Rain and snow, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Westray

Westray is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a population of around 550 people. Its main village is Pierowall, with a heritage centre, the ruined Lady Kirk and ferries to Papa Westray.

Located at 59.3, -3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of the Orkney Islands

Links of Noltland

Links of Noltland is the archaeological site of a Neolithic village near Grobust Bay on the north coast of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. Excavations at the site in the 1980s found a Neolithic building, which is now in the care of Historic Scotland who are funding further excavation. In 2009 the Westray Wife was discovered, a lozenge-shaped figurine that is believed to be the earliest representation of a human face ever found in Scotland.

Located at 59.3228, -3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
3rd-millennium BC architecture in Scotland, Archaeological sites in Orkney, Stone Age sites in Scotland, Bronze Age sites in Scotland, Prehistoric Orkney, Former populated places in Scotland, Historic Scotland properties in Orkney, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Neolithic Scotland

Noltland Castle

Noltland Castle is located on the island of Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It dates mainly to the later 16th century, although it was never fully completed. The castle is protected as a category A listed building, and as a scheduled monument.

Located at 59.3207, -3.0044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Orkney, Listed castles in Scotland, Castles in Orkney, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Historic Scotland properties in Orkney

Lady Kirk

The Lady Kirk is one of two ruined churches on Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of Historic Scotland. The Category B listed church was built in 1674, on the foundations of the 13th-century church.

Located at 59.322, -2.9865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Orkney, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Orkney, Listed churches in Scotland, Religious buildings completed in 1674, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Historic Scotland properties in Orkney, 1674 establishments, 1670s establishments in Scotland

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