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Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1

In or near Stromness.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1 is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1, watermills in Scottish Islands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1 is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 58.9688Β°, -3.2284Β°.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2022

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From the Wikipedia article

The Mill of Ayreland is an historic watermill driven by water force of the Burn of Ayreland, a northwesterly flowing coastal stream within Mainland Orkney, Scotland, that empties into the Clestrain Sound approximately five kilometres southerly of Stenness.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
58.9688, -3.2284
Postcode
KW16 3EZ
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

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Mills Β· Scottish Islands

Mill Of Ireland

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Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Islands

Site of Hall of Ireland Chapel (Medieval)

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Burnmouth at the Hall - geograph.org.uk - 332158πŸ“· 4

Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands

Burn of Ireland

Burn of Ireland in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

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New growth coming through - geograph.org.uk - 5403378πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· Scottish Islands

cairns 320m NW of Hall of Ireland

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Kelp at low tide - geograph.org.uk - 343091πŸ“· 3

Burial mounds & barrows Β· Scottish Islands

The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)

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Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands

Cumminess Bay

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Where to eat & stay near Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1

Places to stay

Stromness - early morning on Victoria Street - geograph.org.uk - 6446439πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Islands

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland islands.

β†— stromnesshotel.com
The 8am rush hour in Stromness - geograph.org.uk - 7404068πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Browns Hostel

Browns Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland islands.

Evening at Stromness - geograph.org.uk - 8148085πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Point of Ness Campsite

Point of Ness Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

β†— orkney.gov.uk
Slipway at Stromness boat club - geograph.org.uk - 3488000πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Scottish Islands

Stenigar

Stenigar β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland islands.

Telephone kiosk - geograph.org.uk - 7840262πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Rackwick Hostel

Rackwick Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland islands.

Housing on the edge of Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 7458844πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Orcades Hostel

Orcades Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland islands.

Free↗ orcadeshostel.com

Places to eat & drink

Fence post and valve markers, Velzian - geograph.org.uk - 6868186πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Islands

Dounby

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Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Steinscholl Mill

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Bridge over Hamera River - geograph.org.uk - 1129726πŸ“· 5

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Flats on Ayre Road - geograph.org.uk - 7446306πŸ“· 3

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Ayre Mill C19 tide saw mill then grain mill

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The road to Balligill - geograph.org.uk - 3536772πŸ“· 3

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Baligill Mill

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1?
Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1 is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EZ).
What is Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1?
Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1 is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1?
Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EZ.
Is Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1 free to visit?
Yes, Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1 is free to enter.
How do I get to Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.