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St Margaret's Hope, Orkney

St Margaret's Hope is a village which stands off Water Sound at the head of a sheltered bay on the northern coast of South Ronaldsay, Orkney. It is the largest settlement on the island. The island is within the council area of Orkney Islands.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Orkney
Island: South Ronaldsay
Lat, Long: 58.824494,-2.9612402
Grid Reference: ND 4459 9339
Civil Parish: South Ronaldsay CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 41846
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/St_Margaret's_Hope,_Orkney_41846

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