KW17 2BG Postcode in

KW17 2BG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (KW17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BG) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case KW which means Kirkwall.
  2. Postal District. In our case KW17.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case KW17 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BG.

The regional mail center for the post area KW is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the KW17 2BG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KW17 2BG is within Lady.

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KW17 2BG: Points of Interest

North Ronaldsay Lighthouse Cafe and Bakery

North Ronaldsay Lighthouse Cafe and Bakery is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Lighthouse Workshop, Lighthouse Road, North Ronaldsay, KW17 2BG.

Iolaire Croft Shop

Iolaire Croft Shop is a retail outlet located at Quoybanks, Easting Road, North Ronaldsay, KW17 2BG.

Map Coordinates

Latitude59.3807635272
Longitude-2.41011368585
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 33.89 SW 215.47
Wick 69.37 SSW 200.86
Lerwick 69.39 NE 38.87
Rosehearty 117.05 S 174.64

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for North Ronaldsay Airfield

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 52.00%SSE 29 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 52.00%S 27 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00%S 27 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00%S 27 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 16.00%S 25 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 18.00%S 25 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 26.00%SSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 35.00%WSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SSW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%S 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%S 25 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 47.00%S 29 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 52.00%S 29 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 22.00%S 31 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 54.00%S 34 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 59.00%S 34 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 56.00%S 31 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 60.00%S 31 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 80.00%SSW 29 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 53.00%SSW 27 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 17.00%SSW 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 14.00%SW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 16.00%SW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 15.00%WSW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 14.00%SW 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 36.00%SW 27 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 38.00%WSW 31 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 40.00%WSW 31 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 38.00%WSW 31 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 37.00%WSW 29 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 15.00%WSW 29 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 34.00%WSW 27 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%SW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%SW 25 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

North Ronaldsay Primary School

Address: North Ronaldsay Primary School, North Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2BG

Distance: 0.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01857 633224

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 26.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 34.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 34.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 34.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

Address: THE BALFOUR, FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, KW15 1NZ

Distance: 34.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

DOUNBY SURGERY

Address: VETQUOY ROAD, DOUNBY, ORKNEY, KW17 2HH

Distance: 36.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

Transport Links

Train Stations

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Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyOrkney and Shetland
Member or Parliament
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Contact DetailsContact Mr Alistair Carmichael
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

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