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About Georth

Georth lies in central Mainland Orkney, connected to Kirkwall and the western settlements via the A965. Most visitors arrive by ferry to Stromness then drive east, or fly into Kirkwall Airport and head west. The city sits amongst Orkney's characteristic rolling farmland, with over 30 EV charging points reflecting the islands' renewable energy focus. Georth operates one of the archipelago's last working flagstone quarries.

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Georth is in Scotland, at 59.100, -3.083 - about 17 km north-east of Bimbister.

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The closest airport to Georth is Kirkwall Airport, 29 km (about 29 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.

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