Located among the fertile farmland of Orkney's largest North Isle, Sanday offers spectacular white sandy beaches backed by impressive dunes and expansive low-lying vistas with particularly dramatic light throughout the year. A wildlife haven with regular otter, seal, and orca sightings, the island combines some of Scotland's finest beaches at Tresness with remarkable Neolithic sites including the impressive Quoyness Chambered Cairn from 2900 BC and the distinctive 1806 Start Point lighthouse on its tidal island.
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Places near Sanday
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Restaurants near Sanday(15)
59 Degrees North
Stronsay Fish Mart
Dil Se Indian Restaurant
Helgi's
Hotels near Sanday(17)
The Belsair Hotel
Kettletoft Hotel
Braeswick B&B
The Storehouse Bed&Breakfast
Things to Do near Sanday(16)
White Mill Circular Walk and Beach
Park
Historic Scotland
The Ring of Brodgar
Restaurants near Sanday(15)
59 Degrees North
Stronsay Fish Mart
Dil Se Indian Restaurant
Helgi's
Hotels near Sanday(17)
The Belsair Hotel
Kettletoft Hotel
Braeswick B&B
The Storehouse Bed&Breakfast
Things to Do near Sanday(16)
White Mill Circular Walk and Beach
Park
Historic Scotland
The Ring of Brodgar
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About Sanday (EGES)
Sanday (EGES) is a general aviation airfield located in Orkney Islands Council., United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 62 feet. It has 6 runways: 02 527m (graded hardcore), 20 527m (graded hardcore), 10 410m (grass), 28 410m (grass), 16 349m (grass), 34 349m (grass).
Located among the fertile farmland of Orkney's largest North Isle, Sanday offers spectacular white sandy beaches backed by impressive dunes and expansive low-lying vistas with particularly dramatic light throughout the year. A wildlife haven with regular otter, seal, and orca sightings, the island combines some of Scotland's finest beaches at Tresness with remarkable Neolithic sites including the impressive Quoyness Chambered Cairn from 2900 BC and the distinctive 1806 Start Point lighthouse on its tidal island.
Pilots flying into Sanday will find plenty to do nearby. There are 15 restaurants within reach. 17 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 3.3km away. 16 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.
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Airfields nearby
- Stronsay (EGER) – 6.3nm
- Eday (EGED) – 7nm
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- Papa Westray (EGEP) – 11.5nm
- Westray (EGEW) – 13nm
- Kirkwall (EGPA) – 20.6nm