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Orphir
Orphir lies on Mainland Orkney's southern coast, about 10 miles from Kirkwall via the A964. This quiet spot overlooks Scapa Flow, the wartime naval anchorage, and serves as a gateway to the southern isles through nearby Houton ferry terminal. The village boasts the ruins of Scotland's only surviving round church, a 12th-century structure referenced in the medieval Orkneyinga Saga.
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What is the closest airport to Orphir?
The closest airport to Orphir is Kirkwall Airport, 17 km (about 16 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.
What is the closest hospital to Orphir?
The closest hospital to Orphir is Balfour Hospital, 12 km (about 10 min by car).
What is the closest ferry terminal to Orphir?
The closest ferry terminal to Orphir is Houton Ferry Terminal, 4 km (about 5 min by car).
Where is Orphir on the map?
Orphir is in Scotland, Scotland, at 58.938, -3.131 - about 2 km west of Smoogro.