Castles · Scottish Islands
Castle Howe
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Castle Howe — castle in scotland islands.
John Tustin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Castle Howe is a castle located in scotland islands. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Place summary
Castle Howe is a castle located in the Scottish Islands. Its distinctive architecture and historical significance contribute to the region's rich heritage. The castle's strategic position offers views of the surrounding landscape, highlighting its role in local history. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its historical context within the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8874, -2.8453
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w895667920 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56661920 (CC0)
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View Point
Viewpoints · 1.8 km
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St Nicholas' Church, Holm
St Nicholas' Church, Holm — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Cornquoy
Bay of Cornquoy — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Start of Roseness walk (Orkney.com)
Start of Roseness walk (Orkney.com) — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Warthill
Warthill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 88 m.
📷 2Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar)
Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Castle Howe
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Howe?
- Castle Howe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SD).
- What is Castle Howe?
- Castle Howe — castle in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Castle Howe?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SD.
- Does Castle Howe charge admission?
- Castle Howe typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Howe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.