Watermills Β· Scottish Islands
Mill of Cairston
In or near Stromness.
Mill of Cairston is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mill of Cairston is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 58.9764Β°, -3.2908Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Mill of Cairston is a watermill located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW16. This site is distinguished by its traditional milling heritage, reflecting the historical significance of water-powered mills in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9764, -3.2908
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n9388904412 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Stromness War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.7 km

Cairston
Castles Β· 0.7 km
![Stromness Gasworks [c.1894-1969]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/North_End_-_geograph.org.uk_-_358276.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
Stromness Gasworks [c.1894-1969]
Natural landmarks Β· 0.9 km

Navershaw
Villages Β· 1.2 km

Hamla Voe
Natural landmarks Β· 1.2 km

Brinkies Brae
Mountains & hills Β· 1.2 km

Stromness
Villages Β· 1.3 km

Stromness Port
Marinas Β· 1.4 km

John Rae Monument
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.5 km

Stromness Lifeboat Station
Islands Β· 1.5 km

The Stromness Hotel
Hotels Β· 1.5 km

Alexander Graham Fountain
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.5 km
Nearby
Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Islands
Stromness War Memorial
Stromness War Memorial β a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands
Stromness Gasworks [c.1894-1969]
Stromness Gasworks [c.1894-1969] β a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands
Hamla Voe
Hamla Voe β a natural feature in scotland islands.
Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands
Brinkies Brae
Brinkies Brae β mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 94 m.
Where to eat & stay near Mill of Cairston
Places to stay
π· 7Hotels Β· Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
The Stromness Hotel β a hotel in scotland islands.
Campsites Β· Scottish Islands
Point of Ness Campsite
Point of Ness Campsite β a campsite in scotland islands.
π· 5Hostels Β· Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite β a hostel in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mill of Cairston?
- Mill of Cairston is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EU).
- What is Mill of Cairston?
- Mill of Cairston is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mill of Cairston?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EU.
- Is Mill of Cairston free to visit?
- Yes, Mill of Cairston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mill of Cairston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.