On the islands of Graemsay the most visible landmarks are its two lighthouses known as Hoy High and Hoy Low. Both structures are clearly visible from Stromness and along the southwest facing coastlines of the Mainland parishes of Stenness and Orphir. Hoy Low is located on the northwest of the island on the Taing of Oxan. Hoy Low has a white tower 40 feet high. The night character of the light is isophase white every 3 seconds.

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