Bay of Houton

Bay of Houton is a locality in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Bay of Houton is situated nearby to the locality Houton Head, as well as near Linna Dale.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Holm of Houton and Houton Ferry Terminal.

Holm of Houton

Islet

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The Holm of Houton is one of the southern Orkney islands.

Houton Ferry Terminal

Passenger ship terminal

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Houton Ferry Terminal is a passenger ship terminal.

SMS Kronprinz was the last dreadnought battleship of the four-ship König class of the German Imperial Navy. The battleship was laid down in November 1911 and launched on 21 February 1914. SMS Kronprinz is situated 1½ miles southeast of Bay of Houton.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Houton and Orphir.

Houton

Village

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Houton is a settlement 5 miles 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.

Orphir

Village

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Orphir is a parish and settlement on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. It is approximately 9 miles southwest of Kirkwall, and comprises a seaboard tract of about 7 by 3+1⁄2 mi, and includes Cava and the Holm of Houton. Orphir is situated 2 miles northeast of Bay of Houton.