East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
Ward in Orkney Islands, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 58.859, -2.864 |
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| OS grid ref: | ND 50 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01856 (Orkney) |
The area centred on East Mainland and the adjacent islands of South Ronaldsay and Burray sits on the eastern edge of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. It includes the village of St Margaret's Hope and is linked to the rest of Orkney by the famous Churchill Barriers across Scapa Flow, giving a mix of low-lying farmland, dramatic coastline, sandy bays and rich birdlife.
Local life is built around farming, fishing and an increasingly visitor-focused economy; notable attractions are the Neolithic Tomb of the Eagles on South Ronaldsay and the evocative Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm, reminders of the wartime history tied to Scapa Flow and the sinking of HMS Royal Oak. Communities here are small and close-knit, with a strong sense of heritage and plenty of outdoor activities from wildlife watching to coastal walks.
Postcode districts covering East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
Neighbouring places
- Burray Island 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lamb Holm Island 2.4 miles3.8 km
- South Ronaldsay Island 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Kirkwall East Ward 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Flotta Island 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Kirkwall Place 9.2 miles14.9 km
Example postcodes in East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
KW17 2RH, KW17 2QL, KW17 2TW, KW17 2SP, KW17 2SS, KW17 2UG, KW17 2TG, KW17 2TX, KW17 2QW … See all
Hotels near East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray Ad
- The Sands Hotel, Orkney 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Albert Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.9 km
- The Kirkwall Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
- The Ayre Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
- The Shore 3 9.3 miles15 km
- The Orkney Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
- Burray Primary School Primary
- Hope Primary School Primary
- St Andrew's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Quanterness Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Ring of Brogar Archaeological site 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Stromness Harbour Harbour 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Skirza Haven Harbour 19.1 miles30.8 km