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About Ancumtoun

Ancumtoun lies on Orkney's northern coast, accessible via ferry from the Scottish mainland to Stromness, then the A965 towards Kirkwall before branching onto local roads. The 59-kilometre drive from Kirkwall passes through typical Orcadian farmland on single-track roads with passing places. Nearby settlements include Linklet and Hollandstoun within a kilometre. The area features several ancient stone circles, some over 5,000 years old.

Where is Ancumtoun on the map?

Ancumtoun is in Scotland, at 59.379, -2.421 - about 2 km south-west of Easting.

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The closest airport to Ancumtoun is North Ronaldsay Airport, 1 km (about 3 min by car). Other airports nearby: Kirkwall Airport.

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