Stenness
United Kingdom · ScotlandGB
Human settlement in Scotland
Stenness is a village and parish on the Orkney Mainland in Scotland. It is part of Orkney Islands Council. It contains several notable prehistoric monuments including the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. The parish lies amid fertile farmland typical of Orkney and the economy is based on agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy.
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- 58.988, -3.207
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Stenness
Set in Scotland, United Kingdom, Stenness is a spot. Stenness is strongest on culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Stenness
Culture in Stenness
(1)Looking for culture? Stenness has Religious Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Stenness's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Small places like Stenness are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Scotland. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Stenness that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stenness known for?
- Stenness, in Scotland, United Kingdom, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Stenness?
- Recorded activities in Stenness include Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Stenness located?
- Stenness is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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