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3About Tenston
Tenston occupies a central spot on Orkney's Mainland, connected to Kirkwall by the A986 and surrounded by neighbouring communities like Hestwall and Croval within a few kilometres. The A967 heads west towards the dramatic cliffs at Yesnaby, whilst local roads link the cluster of settlements that characterise this part of the islands. The area retains one of Orkney's working traditional water mills, its stone wheel still operational during high water periods.
Where is Tenston on the map?
Tenston is in Scotland, at 59.032, -3.268 - about 40 km north of Brims.
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- Ferry Road, Stromness50 kW
- Stromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness50 kW
- 63 John Street, Stromness22 kW
- Quoys, Stromness22 kW
- Back Road, Stromness11 kW
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What is the closest airport to Tenston?
The closest airport to Tenston is Kirkwall Airport, 31 km (about 34 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.
