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3About Houstry
Houstry is a small coastal settlement in Caithness, positioned along the A99 coastal road between Wick and Dunbeath. The village serves as a waypoint for North Coast 500 tourists and those exploring the area's numerous archaeological sites, with the dramatic Caithness coastline providing a backdrop of low cliffs and expansive moorland. The name derives from Old Norse "hús-toft," meaning house site, highlighting the area's deep Viking connections.
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Houstry is in Scotland, at 58.293, -3.443 - about 20 km north-east of Badbea, Highland.
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What is the closest airport to Houstry?
The closest airport to Houstry is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 42 km (about 46 min by car).