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About Burness

Burness lies on Sanday in Orkney's northern isles, reached via ferry from Kirkwall after crossing from mainland Scotland. The island's minor roads connect small communities across relatively flat terrain exposed to North Sea weather patterns. Sanday Airport offers direct flights, bypassing the ferry route entirely for those preferring air travel.

Where is Burness on the map?

Burness is in Scotland, at 59.285, -2.579 - about 4 km north of Broughtown.

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What is the closest airport to Burness?

The closest airport to Burness is Sanday Airport, 7 km (about 9 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Stronsay Airport.

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