Lady

Settlement in Orkney

Scotland

Lady

Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday
Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday Credit: Alpin Stewart

Lady, Orkney is a small island located in the Orkney Islands archipelago, situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. With a total land area of approximately 0.2 square kilometers, it is one of the smaller islands in the group. Lady, Orkney is positioned in the eastern part of the Orkney Mainland, near the town of Kirkwall.

The island is characterized by its rugged coastline, featuring cliffs and rocky shores. Its landscape is mainly comprised of grassy fields and low-lying hills, which provide scenic views across the surrounding waters. Lady, Orkney is uninhabited, with no permanent residents residing on the island.

Despite its small size and lack of permanent inhabitants, Lady, Orkney holds historical significance. Ruins of an ancient chapel, known as the "Lady Kirk," can be found on the island. The chapel dates back to the 12th century and is believed to have been associated with a monastic settlement.

Due to its remote location and limited facilities, Lady, Orkney is not easily accessible to visitors. However, it can be admired from neighboring locations, such as the nearby Birsay Bay. The island's isolation and untouched natural beauty make it an appealing destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility.

In conclusion, Lady, Orkney is a small, uninhabited island located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It boasts a rugged coastline, grassy fields, and hills, and is home to the historic ruins of the Lady Kirk. Although not easily accessible, its scenic beauty and solitude make it an intriguing destination for those interested in exploring the Orkney Islands.

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Lady Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.254992/-2.5483225 or Grid Reference HY6841. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday
Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday
On the track from Elsness, Sanday
On the track from Elsness, Sanday
Flowers in the grass near Overbister, Sanday
Flowers in the grass near Overbister, Sanday
Track by Cata Sand, Sanday
Track by Cata Sand, Sanday
Flooded track near Cleat, Sanday
Flooded track near Cleat, Sanday
Traditional house on Sanday A long low house alongside the road to Cleat, on the eastern shore of Otters Wick.
Traditional house on Sanday
A long low house alongside the road to Cleat, on the eastern shore of Otters Wick.
Drainage ditch on Sanday This ditch is just east of the track shown on the map, which barely exists on the ground although there is still a space between the fences. The eastern peninsula of Sanday is less than 10 metres height across its whole width at this point.
Drainage ditch on Sanday
This ditch is just east of the track shown on the map, which barely exists on the ground although there is still a space between the fences. The eastern peninsula of Sanday is less than 10 metres height across its whole width at this point.
The brickie hut This wartime building was the control room for a dummy airfield on the Plain of Fidge. It was one of eight dummy installations intended as decoys for air raids on the fleet at Scapa Flow.
The brickie hut
This wartime building was the control room for a dummy airfield on the Plain of Fidge. It was one of eight dummy installations intended as decoys for air raids on the fleet at Scapa Flow.
Saltmarsh near Cleat In Lady parish in the island of Sanday
Saltmarsh near Cleat
In Lady parish in the island of Sanday
Sanday airstrip, Loganair Islander aircraft Airstrip with grass and hardcore runways. Loganair provide twice daily flights from Kirkwall Airport.
Sanday airstrip, Loganair Islander aircraft
Airstrip with grass and hardcore runways. Loganair provide twice daily flights from Kirkwall Airport.
Ponies on Sanday Ponies on a croft just outside Lady village. An abandoned croft house has been adapted to provide them with shelter.
Ponies on Sanday
Ponies on a croft just outside Lady village. An abandoned croft house has been adapted to provide them with shelter.
Sanday Fire Station
Sanday Fire Station
Ruined lodge This is the lodge to the large ruined house of Geramount. It has octagonal ends.
Ruined lodge
This is the lodge to the large ruined house of Geramount. It has octagonal ends.
Geramount from the air This late Georgian house once stood in a park of 40 hectares. This picture was taken on an early morning flight from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay.
Geramount from the air
This late Georgian house once stood in a park of 40 hectares. This picture was taken on an early morning flight from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay.
Islander leaving Sanday airstrip
Islander leaving Sanday airstrip
Roadside Shop, Lady Village Roadside is the name of the shop, not a description. On the 1940s OS map, Lady Village is called Roadside.
Roadside Shop, Lady Village
Roadside is the name of the shop, not a description. On the 1940s OS map, Lady Village is called Roadside.
Leavisgarth
Leavisgarth
Black Rock Jetty Mail was taken from here to North Ronaldsay before there was a regular air service to that island.
Black Rock Jetty
Mail was taken from here to North Ronaldsay before there was a regular air service to that island.
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Lady is located at Grid Ref: HY6841 (Lat: 59.254992, Lng: -2.5483225)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 59.254992,-2.5483225
Lady Village
Place: village
Lat/Long: 59.2551356/-2.5477085
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
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Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
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Post Box
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Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: KW17 51
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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Sanday War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Inscription: In grateful and ever loving remembrance of the men of Sanday who died in the service of their King and country in the Great War 1914 – 1919. Erected by the inhabitants of the island. “Their name liveth for evermore.”
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 59.2539039/-2.5513288
Meur Burnt Mound
Addr City: Lady Village
Addr Housename: Sanday Heritage Cente
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Historic Civilization: neolithic
Megalith Type: cairn
Ref Megalithic.co.uk: 49400
Website: https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=49400
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Fuel
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