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Encyclopedia > Pentland Skerries

The Pentland Skerries are a group of four uninhabited islands lying in the Pentland Firth, north east of Duncansby Head and south of South Ronaldsay in Scotland.


By far the largest of the islands is Muckle Skerry, home to a lighthouse. The other islands are Little Skerry, Louther Skerry and Clettack Skerry.


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Pentland Firth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (755 words)
The Pentland Firth, which is actually more of a strait than a firth, separates the Orkney Islands from Caithness in the north of Scotland.
The small Pentland Skerries group are in the east.
The Firth is well known for the strength of its tides, being among some of the fastest in the world, a speed of 16 knots being reported close west of Pentland Skerries.
Pentland Firth - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Pentland Firth (159 words)
John o' Groats, on the Pentland Firth in the far northeast of Scotland, is often mistakenly thought to be mainland Britain's most northerly point.
The Pentland Skerries, 8 km/5 mi northeast of Duncansby Head, include two islets, one of which has a lighthouse.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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