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Tingwall, Orkney

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Tingwall Harbour, Orkney
Tingwall Harbour, Orkney
Lobster pots on the harbour at Tingwall, Orkney
Lobster pots on the harbour at Tingwall, Orkney

Tingwall is a village that lies on the north-east coast of Orkney's West Mainland on the Gairsay Sound. There is a ferry connection to Wyre and Rousay and Egilsay.[1]

The harbour was built in the 1980s and is used by fishing vessels.[2] Latitude: 59° 05'N Longitude: 03° 01'W.[3]

Tingwall is home to the Fernvalley Wildlife Centre.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Orkney Ferries | Bookings, timetables and information". Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  2. ^ "Tingwall Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland". www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  3. ^ "Ports.org.uk / Tingwall". ports.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  4. ^ "Fernvalley Wildlife Centre - orkney, wildlife centre". Lisa Farrer. Retrieved 2024-06-05.