Dyke (formerly South Clestrain)

Places of Interest Nearby

Hall of Clestrain

Historic building

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The Hall of Clestrain is a house in the parish of Orphir, Orkney, Scotland. The house was the birthplace of the explorer John Rae in 1813. Currently derelict, the house became a listed building in 1971. Hall of Clestrain is situated 3,600 feet north of Dyke (formerly South Clestrain).

Hoy Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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Graemsay is an island in the western approaches to Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The island has two lighthouses. Graemsay lies within the parish of Stromness. Hoy Lighthouse is situated 2 miles west of Dyke (formerly South Clestrain).

Holm of Houton

Islet

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The Holm of Houton is one of the southern Orkney islands. Holm of Houton is situated 2½ miles southeast of Dyke (formerly South Clestrain).

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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. Houton is situated 1½ miles southeast of Dyke (formerly South Clestrain).

Bu‘ Point

Locality

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Bu‘ Point is a locality, which is situated 2 miles northwest of Dyke (formerly South Clestrain).

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 2½ miles east of Dyke (formerly South Clestrain).

Dyke (formerly South Clestrain)

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