Watermills · Scottish Islands
Mill of Cairston
Mill of Cairston is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mill of Cairston is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 58.9764°, -3.2908°. 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)
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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).
- 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.