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Bay of Franks

Bay in Orkney

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Bay of Franks

Clestrain Farm Clestrain Farm and surrounding fertile fields running down towards St. Catherines Bay.
Clestrain Farm Credit: Adam Ward

The Bay of Franks, also known as Bay, is a picturesque coastal area located on the island of Orkney, in Scotland. Situated in the northern part of the island, the bay stretches along the coastline for approximately 2 kilometers. It is characterized by its stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters.

The Bay of Franks is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who visit the area to enjoy its serene and tranquil atmosphere. The bay offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby islands of Westray and Papa Westray.

The bay is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Visitors may spot various species of seabirds that reside in the area, such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Seals can often be seen lounging on the rocks, while dolphins and porpoises occasionally make appearances in the bay's waters.

The Bay of Franks is also steeped in history, with several archaeological sites in the vicinity. Nearby, the remains of the ancient Broch of Gurness can be explored, providing insight into the island's Iron Age past.

Overall, the Bay of Franks is a captivating and picturesque destination, offering a blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll along the beach, birdwatching, or delving into Orkney's rich heritage, the bay has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 59.149292/-2.620559 or Grid Reference HY6429. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clestrain Farm Clestrain Farm and surrounding fertile fields running down towards St. Catherines Bay.
Clestrain Farm
Clestrain Farm and surrounding fertile fields running down towards St. Catherines Bay.
Minor Road on Stronsay Remarkably similar to: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3006968" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3006968">Link</a> no traffic, and fine views past Clestrain Farm to St Catherine's Bay.
Minor Road on Stronsay
Remarkably similar to: Link no traffic, and fine views past Clestrain Farm to St Catherine's Bay.
Stronsay Farmland At Whitehall Farm looking across fertile fields with curious cows to Bay of Franks and in the distance the island of Sanday.
Stronsay Farmland
At Whitehall Farm looking across fertile fields with curious cows to Bay of Franks and in the distance the island of Sanday.
Stronsay International Terminal building and windsock at Stronsay (not inernational!) Airport. No flights today so all was quiet.
Stronsay International
Terminal building and windsock at Stronsay (not inernational!) Airport. No flights today so all was quiet.
Runway 02/20 The concrete runway at Stronsay Airfield, there are another 2 grass strips too. Large farm of Huip can also be seen.
Runway 02/20
The concrete runway at Stronsay Airfield, there are another 2 grass strips too. Large farm of Huip can also be seen.
Stronsay airstrip 2007 The wet tarmac and the near-horizontal windsock say it all. It's a nasty day for flying, and we are not done yet. Next stop is Kirkwall, evening and the weather are closing in on us. See: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3149472">HY4708 : Kirkwall airport in deteriorating weather, 2007</a>.
Stronsay airstrip 2007
The wet tarmac and the near-horizontal windsock say it all. It's a nasty day for flying, and we are not done yet. Next stop is Kirkwall, evening and the weather are closing in on us. See: HY4708 : Kirkwall airport in deteriorating weather, 2007.
Stronsay - Pier at Whithall
Stronsay - Pier at Whithall
Coastline, Crooks Ness, Stronsay, Orkney
Coastline, Crooks Ness, Stronsay, Orkney
Settlement mound above Sands of Odie, Stronsay, Orkney Taken on a day when the haar was down. From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3324/details/stronsay+green+hill+north+end" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3324/details/stronsay+green+hill+north+end">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> : "At the edge of the wetland behind the shingle ayre is a prominent settlement mound 35m E-W by 33m and up to 1.7m high. A large earthfast erect slab on its highest point and others around its periphery, suggest an agglomeration of prehistoric buildings."
Settlement mound above Sands of Odie, Stronsay, Orkney
Taken on a day when the haar was down. From LinkExternal link : "At the edge of the wetland behind the shingle ayre is a prominent settlement mound 35m E-W by 33m and up to 1.7m high. A large earthfast erect slab on its highest point and others around its periphery, suggest an agglomeration of prehistoric buildings."
Junction of the B9062 with the road to Stronsay airfield, Stronsay, Orkeny Taken on a day when the haar was down.
Junction of the B9062 with the road to Stronsay airfield, Stronsay, Orkeny
Taken on a day when the haar was down.
Loading The Ferry At Stronsay A camper van drives onto the ferry at Stronsay before we leave for Eday.
Loading The Ferry At Stronsay
A camper van drives onto the ferry at Stronsay before we leave for Eday.
Coastal erosion, Sands of Odie, Stronsay, Orkney The eroded face shows a layer of peat deposit over glacial till.
Coastal erosion, Sands of Odie, Stronsay, Orkney
The eroded face shows a layer of peat deposit over glacial till.
Track and power lines below John's Hill, Stronsay, Orkney The track runs NW-SE between the minor road which serves the island's airfield and Whitehall Farm.
Track and power lines below John's Hill, Stronsay, Orkney
The track runs NW-SE between the minor road which serves the island's airfield and Whitehall Farm.
Standing stone, Huip Ness, Stronsay, Orkney Looking towards Whitehall Village.
Standing stone, Huip Ness, Stronsay, Orkney
Looking towards Whitehall Village.
Beach and boat, Brae Geo Looking towards the beach, with farmland beyond. It could be a creel boat, but I'm not sure.
Beach and boat, Brae Geo
Looking towards the beach, with farmland beyond. It could be a creel boat, but I'm not sure.
Sands of Odie Low tide on the Sands of Odie. In the south east corner of the square there was only a few square metres of sand visible, so not a particularly low tide. Looking across Huip Sound to Eday.
Sands of Odie
Low tide on the Sands of Odie. In the south east corner of the square there was only a few square metres of sand visible, so not a particularly low tide. Looking across Huip Sound to Eday.
Sands of Odie and Huip Sound On the eastern fringe of the sandy bay of Sands of Odie, looking across Huip Sound to Holm of Huip and Sanday.
Sands of Odie and Huip Sound
On the eastern fringe of the sandy bay of Sands of Odie, looking across Huip Sound to Holm of Huip and Sanday.
Possible broch, Green Hill, Stronsay, Orkney Looking towards the airfield building and windsock. From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3459/details/stronsay+greenhill+north+end/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3459/details/stronsay+greenhill+north+end/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> : "Possible broch on Stronsay, consisting of an extensive but shapeless mound of stones at the edge of the airfield and close to the shore. Quarry holes have exposed some earth-fast slabs. In 1996 a topographic survey recorded a bank surrounding the broch with an entrance in it; hearths and fragments of walling nearby probably relate to outbuildings."
Possible broch, Green Hill, Stronsay, Orkney
Looking towards the airfield building and windsock. From LinkExternal link : "Possible broch on Stronsay, consisting of an extensive but shapeless mound of stones at the edge of the airfield and close to the shore. Quarry holes have exposed some earth-fast slabs. In 1996 a topographic survey recorded a bank surrounding the broch with an entrance in it; hearths and fragments of walling nearby probably relate to outbuildings."
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Bay of Franks is located at Grid Ref: HY6429 (Lat: 59.149292, Lng: -2.620559)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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