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About Tronston

Tronston lies at the heart of Orkney's Mainland, easily reached via the A965 from either Kirkwall (15km east) or Stromness (20km west). The A986 offers an alternative southern approach through Stenness. With roughly a dozen fast EV chargers nearby, it's well-equipped for modern travel. The town's 19th-century mercat cross, carved from distinctive Orkney sandstone, still displays the weathered heraldic arms of the Earl of Orkney.

Where is Tronston on the map?

Tronston is in Scotland, at 59.061, -3.290 - about 11 km north-west of Bimbister.

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6 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Tronston. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Tronston9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Tronston?

The closest airport to Tronston is Kirkwall Airport, 33 km (about 34 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.

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