Piers · Scottish Islands
Swanbister House
In or near Finstown.
Swanbister House — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Swanbister House is a category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19891). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 09/12/1977 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Orphir NGR HY 35091 05286 Coordinates 335091, 1005286 — c.1845 (?). 2-storeys and garret. Harled. Slated roof with piended dormers. Platformed porch. Gabled ends. Wings at rear and E. end. — Built for Archer Fortescue who bought estate from Thomas Halcro Sands 1844.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swanbister House is a pier located in the Scottish Islands. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9299, -3.1292
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828019 (CC0)
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Watermills · 1.8 km
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Historic churches · 1.8 km
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Swanbister Bay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanbister House?
- Swanbister House is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BD).
- What is Swanbister House?
- Swanbister House — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swanbister House?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BD.
- Is Swanbister House a listed building?
- Swanbister House is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Swanbister House free to visit?
- Yes, Swanbister House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanbister House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.