Kirkwall isthmus
Kirkwall sits where East and West Mainland narrow to a thin neck of land, with bays on either side. It has the island's largest street network and is a natural centre for the map.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Mainland Map Poster & Print
59.0134° N / 3.0357° W
An irregular, lobed island at the heart of Orkney, pinched at Kirkwall and scattered with broad lochs and sheltered bays.
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One city, five moods
Mainland in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Mainland, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Mainland at home
The island
About this Mainland map poster
Mainland is the largest island of Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland. Its outline is complex, almost two islands joined together. A larger West Mainland and a narrower East Mainland meet at a slim isthmus where the town of Kirkwall stands. Around the island, sounds and bays open onto its neighbours, and to the south lies the wide, sheltered water of Scapa Flow.
The island holds some of the best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar make up the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, grouped around the Lochs of Stenness and Harray. In Kirkwall, St Magnus Cathedral, built of red and yellow sandstone, has stood since the twelfth century.
A Mainland map poster shows the island at a scale where both towns, Kirkwall and Stromness, are clear and the network of small roads spreads evenly across the farmland. The two great lochs in the west read as broad, pale shapes. The Churchill Barriers can be seen linking the east of the island southward toward South Ronaldsay.
- Area
- 540 km²
- Coordinates
- 59.0134° N / 3.0357° W
- Region
- Mainland, Island · United Kingdom
Stenness and Harray
Two large lochs in the west, separated by a narrow strip of land near the Ring of Brodgar, dominate the interior and give the map its most recognisable shapes.
Churchill Barriers
Causeways built during the Second World War close the eastern approaches to Scapa Flow and link Mainland to smaller islands to the south. They appear as a chain of short, straight lines across the water.
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Frame your part of Mainland
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Mainland
A map that means something
Orkney gets under people's skin, whether through a summer spent walking among standing stones, a family line that runs back through the islands or a few years working in Kirkwall. A map of Mainland gathers those places onto one sheet, and it hangs well in a room where people will ask about it.
Title the poster Mainland, Orkney or something more personal, use the subtitle for a date and adjust the coordinates line. Noir and Blueprint suit the northern light, while Classic, Paper and Sand are softer. Printed matte posters, with an optional wooden frame, ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Mainland posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Mainland map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mainland poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Mainland poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Mainland poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Mainland poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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