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Sands of Odie

Beach in Orkney

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Sands of Odie

Stronsay International Terminal building and windsock at Stronsay (not inernational!) Airport. No flights today so all was quiet.
Stronsay International Credit: Adam Ward

Sands of Odie is a picturesque beach located in the Orkney Islands, an archipelago situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. This beautiful stretch of coastline is known for its pristine sandy shores and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The beach is nestled between the villages of Birsay and Evie, offering visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting to relax and unwind.

With its vast expanse of fine golden sand, Sands of Odie provides ample space for beachgoers to enjoy various activities such as sunbathing, picnicking, or building sandcastles. The beach is also a popular spot for walking and exploring, as it boasts stunning views of the surrounding cliffs, dunes, and grassy hills.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the rich biodiversity found in the area, with a wide array of seabirds, including puffins and guillemots, often seen soaring above the cliffs. The beach is also frequented by seals, which can sometimes be spotted lounging on the rocks or swimming in the water.

Sands of Odie offers a peaceful and untouched environment, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its remote location provides a sense of seclusion and tranquility, allowing visitors to connect with nature and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.

Overall, Sands of Odie is a hidden gem within the Orkney Islands, offering visitors a serene and unspoiled beach experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty.

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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.
Jetty, Links Ness, Stronsay, Orkney This jetty may have at one time been used for commercial fishing (ref <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3327/details/stronsay+red+banks+jetty/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3327/details/stronsay+red+banks+jetty/">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> ).
Jetty, Links Ness, Stronsay, Orkney
This jetty may have at one time been used for commercial fishing (ref LinkExternal link ).
Coastline, Linga Sound, Stronsay, Orkney
Coastline, Linga Sound, 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.
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.
Veltie Skerry The northern tip of the small island of Holm of Huip, seen here, is called Veltie Skerry. This is the view from the ferry as it turns to enter Papa Sound on the way to Stronsay pier. The cairn on the island stands out in the skyline.
Veltie Skerry
The northern tip of the small island of Holm of Huip, seen here, is called Veltie Skerry. This is the view from the ferry as it turns to enter Papa Sound on the way to Stronsay pier. The cairn on the island stands out in the skyline.
Cairn on the Holm of Huip The cairn is a conspicuous landmark, making the Holm of Huip instantly recognisable.
Cairn on the Holm of Huip
The cairn is a conspicuous landmark, making the Holm of Huip instantly recognisable.
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.
Cairn on the Holm of Huip Sloping rock strata and evidence of erosion can be seen along the coastline. The fine cairn is clearly visible.
Cairn on the Holm of Huip
Sloping rock strata and evidence of erosion can be seen along the coastline. The fine cairn is clearly visible.
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."
Orthostat, Huip Ness, Stronsay, Orkney Looking towards Whitehall Village. From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3467/details/stronsay+huip+ness/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/3467/details/stronsay+huip+ness/">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> : "Slight remains of the basal course, consisting of stumps of earthfast orthostats, of a wall which curved across from edge to edge, forming an enclosure of the blunt promontory between Geo Ginnies and Bught Geo."
Orthostat, Huip Ness, Stronsay, Orkney
Looking towards Whitehall Village. From LinkExternal link : "Slight remains of the basal course, consisting of stumps of earthfast orthostats, of a wall which curved across from edge to edge, forming an enclosure of the blunt promontory between Geo Ginnies and Bught Geo."
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Sands of Odie is located at Grid Ref: HY6229 (Lat: 59.154063, Lng: -2.6493365)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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