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Adie
May 4, 2023
Hiking
The decaying remains of the Buchanan Battery look out over Hoxa Sound. It worked in conjunction with the Balfour Battery across the water in South Ronaldsay, covering the boom defences over the Sound.
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Embark on the Flotta Wartime Trail, a moderate hike spanning 8.3 miles (13.3 km) with an elevation gain of 348 feet (106 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 29…
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Elevation 10 m
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