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About St Mary's, Orkney Islands

St Mary's lies on Orkney Mainland's southern tip, reached via the A961 from Kirkwall about 15 kilometres north. The settlement sits beside the Churchill Barriers, wartime causeways linking the southern isles, with Kirkwall Airport roughly 20 minutes away. Over 20 EV charging points serve the area. The barriers were built by Italian POWs between 1940-44 to seal Scapa Flow's eastern approaches.

Where is St Mary's, Orkney Islands on the map?

St Mary's, Orkney Islands is in Scotland, at 58.896, -2.919 - about 15 km north of Aikers.

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What is the closest airport to St Mary's, Orkney Islands?

The closest airport to St Mary's, Orkney Islands is Kirkwall Airport, 12 km (about 13 min by car). Other airports nearby: Wick John O'Groats Airport, Eday Airport.

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