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What is the shortest distance across Scotland?
At its narrowest, Scotland is only 25 miles wide (from the estuaries of the rivers Clyde and Forth). Its land area is just over 30,000 square miles. The most northerly point on the mainland is Dunnet Head in Caithness.
What is Scotland’s longest?
River Tay is the longest river in Scotland. Mainland Scotland is enclaved by a 6,160-mile coastline bordering the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, and the Irish Sea. A 60-mile boundary with England is the only part of Scotland that does not border the sea….Scotland’s Longest Rivers.
| Rank | 1 |
|---|---|
| River | River Tay |
| Length (Miles) | 117 |
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How long is Shetland mainland?
76 km
Mainland/Max length
How long is the coast of Scotland?
6,160 miles
Mainland Scotland has 6,160 miles (9,910 km) of coastline. Including the numerous islands, this increases to some 11,602 miles (18,672 km). The west coast in particular is heavily indented, with long promontories separated by fjordlike sea lochs.
How deep is the sea between Ireland and Scotland?
Its greatest depth measures about 576 feet (175 m) at the Mull of Galloway, near the sea’s junction with the North Channel.
Can you fly from Scotland to Ireland?
General travel. Travel is allowed within Scotland. Travel is allowed between Scotland and England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
What is the oldest village in Scotland?
Skara Brae /ˈskærə ˈbreɪ/ is a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland….Skara Brae.
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| Shown within Orkney Islands | |
| Location | Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, UK |
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Is Holland bigger than Scotland?
Netherlands is 0.48 times as big as Scotland.
How many people live on the Scottish mainland?
Mainland is the second most populous of the Scottish islands (only surpassed by Lewis and Harris ), and had 18,765 residents in 2011 compared to 17,550 in 2001. The mainland can be broadly divided into four sections:
How long is the coastline of Scotland in km?
How long is the coastline of Scotland? We estimate Scotland’s coastline to be 18,743 km in length along the high water line (“mean high water spring” or MHWS) Coastlines are difficult to measure accurately because of the coastline paradox.
How big is the Sea area in Scotland?
Scottish Marine Area Area (km2) Distance along MHWS (km)* Deepest Point (m) Average Depth (m) Forth and Tay 4,487 775 97 39 North East 3,153 307 224 63 Moray Firth 5,876 985 256 50 Orkney Islands 9,256 1,228 195 65
How big is Scotland compared to the rest of the UK?
Scotland’s seas are nearly six times larger than the land area of Scotland. The figure above reflects the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) adjacent to Scotland, which accounts for 63% of the UK EEZ. Other definitions can be used for Scotland’s seas.