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Backaland
Backaland lies amongst Orkney's outer islands, reached by a series of ferry connections from Kirkwall on the Mainland. The journey involves multiple crossings and single-track roads linking scattered communities like nearby Veness and Mill Bay. About 2 fast chargers serve electric vehicles in this remote area. The local airstrips at Stronsay, Eday and Sanday provide essential inter-island flights for residents and post.
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The closest airport to Backaland is Eday Airport, 4 km (about 4 min by car). Other airports nearby: Sanday Airport, Stronsay Airport.
Where is Backaland on the map?
Backaland is in Scotland, at 59.157, -2.767 - about 17 km south-west of Broughtown.