Orkney

Orkney (also incorrectly known as The Orkney Islands or, The Orkneys) is an archipelago in northern Scotland, situated 10 miles (16 km) north of the coast of Caithness. Orkney comprises over 70 islands; around 20 are inhabited. The largest island, known as "Mainland," has an area of 202 sq mi (523 km²), making it the sixth-largest Scottish island and the tenth-largest island in the British Isles. The largest settlement and administrative centre is Kirkwall.

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Pressure1030 hpa
Humidity76 %
Last update: 29 Apr 2026 @ 17:09

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