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About Northwall

Northwall lies in Orkney's northern islands, reached via small airports like Stronsay or North Ronaldsay, then local roads. Most journeys here are short hops between settlements like nearby Rusness and Sellibister. The Atlantic climate brings steady winds and frequent showers year-round. Ancient stone circles and Neolithic burial chambers scattered across the islands date back over 5,000 years.

Where is Northwall on the map?

Northwall is in Scotland, at 59.285, -2.422 - about 13 km east of Broughtown.

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Rusness2 mi 5 minSellibister3 mi 10 minNewark, Orkney Islands4 mi 10 minLady6 mi 10 minTemplehall, Orkney Islands6 mi 15 minOverbister6 mi 15 minOtterswick, Orkney Islands6 mi 15 minBroughtown9 mi 15 minKettletoft9 mi 15 minBurness9 mi 20 minLaminess12 mi 25 minBraeswick13 mi 25 minStove, Orkney Islands14 mi 30 minVeness19 mi 1 h 35 minBackaland19 mi 1 h 35 min

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The closest airport to Northwall is Sanday Airport, 11 km (about 13 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Stronsay Airport.

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