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About Grimeston

Grimeston lies at the heart of Orkney Mainland, perfectly positioned for exploring the island's world-famous Neolithic sites including the nearby Ring of Brodgar and Stones of Stenness. Reach it via the A965 from Stromness ferry terminal, about 15 kilometers east. The city sits at the crossroads between two UNESCO World Heritage stone circles that are older than Stonehenge.

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Grimeston is in Scotland, at 59.016, -3.198 - about 36 km north of Brims.

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The closest airport to Grimeston is Kirkwall Airport, 24 km (about 25 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.

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