Map of Great Western Road
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About Great Western Road
Great Western Road is a street located in Kirkwall. The street has a length of approximately 443 metres.
Great Western Road is located within the Orkney Islands Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
Great Western Road has the postcodes of KW15 1QS and KW15 1AN.
Great Western Road is located within the county of Orkney, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 529.39 miles North from central London., 113.63 miles North East from Inverness, 131.08 miles North from Aberdeen and 174.52 miles North from Dundee.
Great Western Road is within the Post Town of KIRKWALL
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near Great Western Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Lows Solicitors | 5 Broad Street, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1DH | Visit Website |
| Drever and Heddle | 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall,KW15 1HQ | |
| K Allan Properties Ltd | Watergate House Watergate, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1PD | Visit Website |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 58.982034 |
| Longitude | -2.964060 |
| OS Easting (X): | 344590 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 1010897 |
| OS Grid Reference: | HY446109 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Great Western Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is located within the local authority area of Orkney Islands Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is located within the ward of Kirkwall West and Orphir.
What County is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is located within the ceremonial county of Orkney.
What Constituency is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is located within the constituency of Orkney and Shetland.
What Part of the UK is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Great Western Road in?
Great Western Road is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Great Western Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Burnmouth Road | junction |
| West Castle Street | junction |
| West Tankerness Lane | junction |
| Sommerville Square | junction |
| Pickaquoy Road (A963) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Great Western Road
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
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| Sunset | 21:35 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Great Western Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kirkwall 13 May 2024 at 13:00 (2.99 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.6°C (85.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00126020 & S00126024 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Industry Workers & Transitional Eastern European Neighbourhoods |
| LSOA Code: | S01011821 &S01011822 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Kirkwall - 04 &West Kirkwall - 05 |
| SOA Code: | 4a &4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002216 |
| MSOA Name: | West Kirkwall |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Kirkwall Superstore |
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| 18 Pickaquoy Rd, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP |
| 0345 026 9658 |
| Distance: 0.16 Miles |
| Directions from Great Western Road to Tesco Kirkwall Superstore |
Telephone Information
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| Area Code: 01856 - Orkney |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Orkney Islands |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney &KW15 1NY |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01856 873 535 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Orkney and Shetland |
| The Member of Parliament is Alistair Carmichael |
| Details for the MP Alistair Carmichael on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alistair Carmichael on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Alistair Carmichael won with a majority of 2,507 the result was LD hold. The total electorate was 34,211 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Orkney |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Papdale Primary School
Address: Papdale Primary School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PJ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01856 872650
Glaitness School
Address: Glaitness School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01856 873648
Scotland Secondary Schools
Kirkwall Grammar School
Address: Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01856 872102
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Balfour Hospital | New Scapa Road, Kirkwall | KW15 1BH | 0.63 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Great Western Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| ORKNEY DENTAL | 62-64 Victoria Street, Kirkwall | KW151DN | 0.25 Km | View Directions |
| DAISYBANK CLINIC | Berstane Road, Kirkwall | KW151NA | 0.84 Km | View Directions |
| THE BALFOUR | Foreland Road, Kirkwall | KW151NZ | 0.90 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Great Western Road
SKERRYVORE PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888240
HEILENDI PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 872388
ORKNEY OOH SERVICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888066
ORCADES PRACTICE
Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 888022
ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY
Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU
Distance: 10.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 821265
DAISY VILLA
Address: WEST END, ST MARGARETS HOPE, ORKNEY, KW17 2SN
Distance: 10.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01856 831206
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Great Western Road
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| W H B Sutherland Ltd | 43 Victoria St, Kirkwall, Orkney, | KW15 1DN | 01856 873240 | View Directions | |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd | 49-51 Albert St, Kirkwall | KW15 1HQ | 01856 872097 | View Directions |