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Stromness

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Stromness

Seaport in Haven Bay (Hamnavoe) on Mainland, in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, situated on the southwest coast of the island, 22 km/14 mi west of Kirkwall; population (2001) 1,600. Industry is mostly maritime-related; it is the chief ferrypoint for travelling to the Scottish mainland, and has boatyards and a fishing fleet. The town also provides service functions for the local hinterland.
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