About Abune-the-hill

Abune-the-hill is a small settlement located in the Orkney Islands, within the Scottish archipelago. Situated on the eastern coast of the Mainland, it lies just south of the village of Stenness and is part of the parish of Rousay. The area is characterised by its rural landscape, with open fields and coastal views offering a peaceful environment. The settlement is named after a local hill, which provides elevated views across the surrounding countryside and the sea. The postcode area KW17 covers this region, and the community is served by local amenities typical of Orkney’s smaller villages. The area has a long history, with evidence of Neolithic and Norse settlements nearby, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the islands.

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Northside 1.9 miles Kirbuster 1.9 miles The Barony 2 miles Costa 2.5 miles Twatt 2.6 miles Hillside 3.1 miles Isbister 3.3 miles Greeny 3.7 miles Quoyscottie 3.9 miles Beaquoy 3.9 miles Marwick 4 miles Sabiston 4.4 miles

Local Government

District Orkney Islands
Ward North Isles
Constituency Orkney and Shetland

Notable & Famous People from Abune-the-hill 1 people

Allan Guthrie
Writer
British writer

Streets in KW17 30 shown View all streets

A961 3 A964 4 A965 5 A966 14 A967 2 A986 9 Arwick Road 2 B9042 1 B9043 1 B9050 2 B9052 1 B9060 3 B9061 1 B9062 1 B9063 2 B9064 2 B9066 2 B9067 2 B9068 3 B9069 2 B9070 1 Back Road 2 Balfour 1 Beaquoy Road 1 Benlaw Road 1 Bloomfield Road 1 Braeburn Court 1 Breckan Brae 1 Brinian Road 1 Brockan Road 1

Postcodes in KW17 50 shown View all postcodes

KW17 2AA KW17 2AB KW17 2AE KW17 2AF KW17 2AG KW17 2AJ KW17 2AL KW17 2AN KW17 2AP KW17 2AQ KW17 2AR KW17 2AS KW17 2AT KW17 2AU KW17 2AW KW17 2AX KW17 2AY KW17 2AZ KW17 2BA KW17 2BB KW17 2BE KW17 2BG KW17 2BJ KW17 2BL KW17 2BN KW17 2BP KW17 2BU KW17 2BW KW17 2BZ KW17 2DA KW17 2DB KW17 2DD KW17 2DE KW17 2DF KW17 2DG KW17 2DH KW17 2DJ KW17 2DL KW17 2DN KW17 2DP KW17 2DQ KW17 2DR KW17 2DU KW17 2DW KW17 2DX KW17 2DY KW17 2DZ KW17 2EA KW17 2EB KW17 2ED