
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skaill, St Ninian's Church as Church (19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St Ninian's Church at Skaill is associated with St Ninian, an early Christian missionary venerated in Scotland, particularly in the Orkney and Shetland islands. Traditionally, St Ninian is linked to the spread of Christianity in northern Scotland and is said to have performed miracles, though specific local folklore or cures connected to the Skaill site are not well documented.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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The WardBeacon Stance (early Medieval) - (post Medieval)(possible) · 1.4 mi
The Chapel on the Brough of DeernessVisitor information · 1.6 mi
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Boulder beachBeach · 1.6 mi
Horse of CopinsayIslet · 3.0 miOther information
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