The sea area between Orkney and Shetland is the meeting place of the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea.
The Pentland Firth lies between Orkney and Scotland.
The Pentland Firth lies between Orkney and Scotland.
The body of water between mainland Scotland and the Orkney Islands is called the Pentland Firth. It is a strait that separates the northern coast of Scotland from Orkney and is known for its strong tides and currents.
Scapa Flow
Yes
C.R WICKHAM-JONES has written: 'BETWEEN THE WIND AND THE WATER: WORLD HERITAGE ORKNEY'
60 N 2 E is a point half way between the Shetlands and Norway. There is no city nearby, only water.
60 N 2 E is a point half way between the Shetlands and Norway. There is no city nearby, only water.
The Orkneys which have a total area of 376 square miles comprises 73 islands at low water. 30 of these are inhabited and 43 uninhabited. The biggest populated islands are Mainland, Burray, Eday, Flotta, Hoy, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Sandaye, Shaponsay, South Ronaldsay, Stronsay and Westray. The capital and largest town is the Orkneys is Kirkwall on Mainland island.
The Whirl Islands are the four massive rocks in the water between Olivine and Cianwood.
COOK STRAIT
Straight