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Stromness is the largest town in Orkney after Kirkwall. It stands in the south-west of Mainland where Scapa Flow opens to the Atlantic Ocean in Hoy Sound. Stromness is Orkney's main ferry port. The main street, Victoria Street and John Street, winds through Stromness above the harbour, the old town clustered along it. The delightful variety of shops and houses along the street, built of local stone give the town much of its friendly character. Running off the main street are narrow lanes and snickets reaching up to the higher roads. The town is within the council area of Orkney Islands.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Orkney
Island: Mainland of Orkney
Lat, Long: 58.962241,-3.2991788
Grid Reference: HY 2537 0906
Civil Parish: Stromness CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 43067
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Stromness,_Orkney_43067
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Orkney
Island: Mainland of Orkney
Lat, Long: 58.962241,-3.2991788
Grid Reference: HY 2537 0906
Civil Parish: Stromness CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 43067
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Stromness,_Orkney_43067
Peruse Orkney on Wikishire