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About Herston, Orkney Islands

Herston lies on South Ronaldsay's southeastern coast, reached via the A961 and Churchill Barriers from Kirkwall (20km). These wartime causeways connect Orkney's southern islands across Scapa Flow. Local routes serve nearby settlements like Saint Margaret's Hope, whilst long-distance visitors typically ferry from Scrabster or fly into Kirkwall Airport. The village overlooks the Pentland Firth, where spring tides create spectacular whirlpools visible from shore.

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Herston, Orkney Islands is in Scotland, at 58.808, -3.004 - about 6 km west of Aikers.

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The closest airport to Herston, Orkney Islands is Kirkwall Airport, 29 km (about 29 min by car). Other airports nearby: Wick John O'Groats Airport, Eday Airport.

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