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About Hobbister

Hobbister sits on Mainland Orkney's western coast, overlooking Scapa Flow about 15km southwest of Kirkwall. Reach it via the A964 from the main A965 ring road, either from Kirkwall Airport or the Stromness ferry terminal. The area has over 30 EV charging points and offers views of the Churchill Barriers, the wartime concrete causeways that now link Orkney's southern islands.

Where is Hobbister on the map?

Hobbister is in Scotland, at 58.941, -3.075 - about 33 km north-west of Aikers.

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What is the closest airport to Hobbister?

The closest airport to Hobbister is Kirkwall Airport, 14 km (about 14 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.

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