Windmills · Scottish Islands
Castlehill Windmill,Olrig
In or near Halkirk.
Castlehill Windmill,Olrig — scheduled monument-listed windmill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castlehill Windmill in Olrig, the nearest railway station is Thurso, located 8.2 km away. Entry to the windmill is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KW14 8TG.
About
Castlehill Windmill,Olrig is a scheduled monument-listed windmill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM4274). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Date Added 11/09/1980 Supplementary Information Updated 07/11/2018 Type Industrial: farming, food production; mill, factory Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Olrig NGR ND 19518 68606 Coordinates 319518, 968606
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Castlehill Heritage Centre serves as a visitor experience and educational resource, showcasing themed exhibitions related to the history and heritage of Castletown and the parish of Olrig. Visitors can participate in workshops and training days that highlight local skills and crafts, as well as explore the Flagstone Heritage Trail and Sculpture Trail.
Place summary
Castlehill Windmill is a scheduled monument located in Olrig, within the Scottish Islands. This historic windmill represents the region's agricultural heritage and stands as a notable example of traditional milling architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5979, -3.3865
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01847 821120
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm; closed Christmas day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.castletownheritage.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661725 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Castlehill Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.1 km
Castlehill Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Castlehill Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Castlehill Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.3 km
Castletown
Villages · 0.5 km
Olrig Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Borgie House Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Borgie House Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Dunnet Beach
Beaches · 1.7 km
St Trothan's Church
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Thurdistoft Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Thurdistoft Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
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Castlehill Heritage Centre
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Castlehill Broch
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Castlehill Broch
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Castlehill Harbour
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Olrig Parish War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehill Windmill,Olrig?
- Castlehill Windmill,Olrig is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8TG).
- What is Castlehill Windmill,Olrig?
- Castlehill Windmill,Olrig — scheduled monument-listed windmill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlehill Windmill,Olrig?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8TG.
- Is Castlehill Windmill,Olrig a listed building?
- Castlehill Windmill,Olrig is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Castlehill Windmill,Olrig free to visit?
- Yes, Castlehill Windmill,Olrig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlehill Windmill,Olrig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8TG. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.