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About Braeswick

Braeswick lies amongst Orkney's scattered island communities, reached via ferry from the Scottish mainland to Kirkwall then local island roads. The settlement connects to nearby Laminess, Stove, and Broughtown through single-track roads requiring passing places. Several small airports serve the outer islands for those avoiding longer ferry journeys. The area sits within reach of Skara Brae, the remarkable 5,000-year-old Neolithic village.

Where is Braeswick on the map?

Braeswick is in Scotland, at 59.218, -2.685 - about 7 km south-west of Broughtown.

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The closest airport to Braeswick is Sanday Airport, 10 km (about 12 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Stronsay Airport.

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