Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Finstown within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Finstown, seaport vil. with pier, Firth and Stennes par., Orkney, at head of Bay of Firth, 6½ miles NW. of Kirkwall; P.O., T.O.; has horse and cattle fairs, and some shipping trade.