Islands · Scottish Islands
Holm of Houton
In or near Stromness.
Holm of Houton — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Holm of Houton is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9167°, -3.1833°.
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Place summary
Holm of Houton is an island located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is part of the Orkney archipelago, known for its rugged coastline and natural beauty. The island's remote setting offers a tranquil environment, characteristic of the region's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9167, -3.1833
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q3786346 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holm of Houton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ferry approaching the Houton pier. - geograph.org.uk - 345266.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Historic churches · 0.2 km
Bay of Myre
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Hill of Midland
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Hill of Midland
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km
Orphir Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Orkneyinga Saga Centre
Museums · 1.6 km
St Nicholas's Church (ruins) aka Orkney Round Church C12
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Round Kirk, Orphir
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Norse Water Mill
Watermills · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Houton
Bay of Houton — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Myre
Bay of Myre — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Midland
Hill of Midland — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Midland
Hill of Midland — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 158 m.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Holm of Houton
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holm of Houton?
- Holm of Houton is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- What is Holm of Houton?
- Holm of Houton — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Holm of Houton?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RD.
- Is Holm of Houton free to visit?
- Yes, Holm of Houton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holm of Houton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.