Watermills · Scottish Islands
Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain) is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Address: South Ronaldsay, KW17 2TQ. Coordinates: 58.8359°, -2.9245°.
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Place summary
Mill O' Cara is a former watermill located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. This 18th-century grain mill reflects the region's agricultural heritage and industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8359, -2.9245
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w634007169 (ODbL)
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Ayre of Cara
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St Margaret's Hope Port
Harbours & ports · 2.2 km

Saint Margaret's Hope
Villages · 2.3 km

Kirk Geo - site of St Colm's Chapel
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km

Backpackers Hostel
Hostels · 2.3 km

St Margaret's Hope
Towns & cities · 2.4 km

South Ronaldsay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km

Cauldhame Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain)?
- Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TQ).
- What is Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain)?
- Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain)?
- The nearest town is St Margaret's Hope. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TQ.
- Is Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain) free to visit?
- Yes, Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mill O' Cara (former watermill c18 grain)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.