2012

HY4006 : Griffylt lochan - Linty Brae

taken 11 years ago, near to Greenigoe, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Griffylt lochan - Linty Brae
Griffylt lochan - Linty Brae
One of a pair overlooking Scapa Flow.
Seen in the mid distance is Flotta and the Calf of Flotta then, far beyond, Scotland.
This moorland is very gradually being skimmed of peat to give Highland Park its distinctive taste.
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HY4006, 2 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Derek Mayes   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 29 September, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 2 January, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HY 401 066 [100m precision]
WGS84: 58:56.5674N 3:2.5043W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HY 401 067
View Direction
South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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