KW
The KW Kirkwall Postcode Area
Welcome to the Kirkwall postcode area, covering the beautiful and historic town of Kirkwall and the surrounding areas of Orkney, Scotland. Kirkwall is the largest town on the Orkney Islands, a group of islands located off the north coast of Scotland.
The Kirkwall postcode area includes several smaller towns and villages, including Stromness, Finstown, and St. Margaret's Hope. Stromness is a picturesque fishing town with cobbled streets and beautiful harbor views. Finstown is a small village located in the center of the Orkney mainland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. St. Margaret's Hope is a coastal village on the south coast of South Ronaldsay, the fourth-largest of the Orkney Islands.
The area is rich in history and culture, with many ancient monuments and historical sites. The most famous of these is the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle located on the west coast of Mainland Orkney. Other notable historical sites include the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Maeshowe chambered tomb.
Kirkwall is also a bustling town with a range of amenities and services. It is home to the Orkney Museum, which offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the islands. The town also has a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a regular farmers' market.
Transport links in the Kirkwall postcode area are limited, but visitors can reach the islands by ferry or plane from the mainland. Once on the islands, there is a good network of bus services and taxi firms to help visitors get around.
Overall, the Kirkwall postcode area is a remote and beautiful part of Scotland that offers visitors an unforgettable experience of natural beauty, culture, and history. With its friendly and welcoming community, it's no wonder that the Orkney Islands are consistently ranked as one of the best places to visit in the UK.
KW is a postcode area located in Scotland's Highlands and Islands Region.
Neighbouring postcode areas include IV and KW
The area borders the coastal regions of Moray Firth, North Coast and Orkney Islands
The KW Postcode Area consists of 16 postcode districts numbered from 1 to 17 and 21 postcode sectors.
This postcode area is named after the letters KW found in Kirkwall
There are around 47,936 properties in the KW Postcode Area
The are about 1,850 postcodes in the KW area.
KW has an area of 4,460,022,300 metres squared, which makes it 1,299 times bigger than the smallest postcode area (WC West Central London) and 4 times smaller than the largest postcode area (IV Inverness) . It has a perimeter of 1,720,300 metres.
Map of the KW Postcode
List of Towns in the KW Area
- Kirkwall
- Stromness
- Thurso
- Wick
List of Post Towns for the KW Sector
- BERRIEDALE Caithness
- BRORA Sutherland
- DUNBEATH Caithness
- FORSINARD Sutherland
- GOLSPIE Sutherland
- HALKIRK Caithness
- HELMSDALE Sutherland
- KINBRACE Sutherland
- KIRKWALL Orkney
- LATHERON Caithness
- LYBSTER Caithness
- ORKNEY Orkney
- STROMNESS Orkney
- THURSO Caithness
- WICK Caithness