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Faraclett Head Cairn

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Faraclett Head Cairn

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  • Location: Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre And Gairsay, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    May 2, 2023

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    The stone cairn marks the Northern summit of Faraclett Head, actually a couple of metres lower than the Southern high point (I think).

    In season you may find yourself dive-bombed by Arctic Skuas.
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    Elevation 100 m

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    Location: Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre And Gairsay, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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