KW17 2QD Postcode in

KW17 2QD 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 (2QD) 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 QD.

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 2QD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

KW17 2QD is within Brinian.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude59.1494073118
Longitude-2.93180679774
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Kirkwall 11.70 S 185.12
Stromness 18.42 SW 225.42
Thurso 43.80 SSW 209.04
Lerwick 93.55 NE 41.13
Rosehearty 104.83 SSE 163.24

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Eday Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%SSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%SSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%SW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%SW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%W 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 13.00%ESE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 13.00%ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%E 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00%E 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%E 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00%E 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 9.00%ESE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 8.00%ESE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 8.00%ESE 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00%ESE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00%ESE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%SE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%SSE 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%E 13 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

ISLANDS VIEW SURGERY

Address: ROUSAY, ORKNEY, ORKNEY, KW17 2PU

Distance: 2.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 821265

DOUNBY SURGERY

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

Distance: 12.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 771209

SKERRYVORE PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888240

HEILENDI PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 872388

ORKNEY OOH SERVICE

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

Distance: 12.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888066

ORCADES PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01856 888022

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

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?

Libraries are the responsibility of Orkney Islands council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Orkney Library and Archive

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near KW17 2QD
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP18.75 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Pickaquoy Road, KIRKWALL, KW15 1RP18.75 miles Directions to Lidl

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