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About Sandwick, Orkney Islands

Sandwick lies on South Ronaldsay's southern coast, reached via the A961 through the Churchill Barriers or by ferry from John o' Groats to Burwick. This farming community overlooks Scapa Flow and offers access to the remarkable Tomb of the Eagles, a 5,000-year-old burial chamber where sea eagle remains were found alongside ancient human burials.

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Sandwick, Orkney Islands is in Scotland, at 58.792, -2.973 - about 3 km south-west of Aikers.

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The closest airport to Sandwick, Orkney Islands is Kirkwall Airport, 27 km (about 27 min by car). Other airports nearby: Wick John O'Groats Airport, Eday Airport.

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