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Holm of Houton
Holm of Houton — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holm of Houton?
- Holm of Houton is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.9167°, -3.1833°.