Islands · Scottish Islands
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
- Free entry
- 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 the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- Is Holm of Houton free to visit?
- Yes, Holm of Houton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holm of Houton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.