Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Houton
Houton in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Houton is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Houton is a settlement 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Stromness on the island of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Orphir, and is situated on a minor road off the A964. From here, a ferry sails to Lyness on Hoy, Longhope on South Walls, and the island of Flotta, as well as a smaller ferry for workers of the Flotta oil terminal. Nearby are the remains of the Orphir Round Church, dedicated to St Nicholas (the only medieval round church in Scotland) and the Earl's Bu, the ruins of a former manor house of the Earldom of Orkney. These sites are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. The Holm of Houton is nearby.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9180, -3.1860
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houton?
- Houton is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- Is Houton free to visit?
- Yes, Houton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.