Melsetter

About Melsetter

Melsetter lies on the island of Hoy in Orkney Islands. Neighbouring places include Longhope lying 3.6 km East North East, Scarfskerry only 15.1 km South, Brough around 16.4 km South South West and St Margaret's Hope situated 18.1 km East North East. Other nearby hamlets and settlements include Hurliness, Brims, Little Ayre, Wyng and Crockness.

You may find extra local information by clicking a nearby place.

These details are compiled from OS, ONS and OSM data released under open licence.

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Local Map

Map of Melsetter
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Location Summary

  • Melsetter is located in Orkney Islands
  • Administrative Area: Orkney Islands
  • Ceremonial County: Orkney Islands
  • Historic County: Orkney Islands
  • Region & Country: Scotland / Scotland
  • Island: Hoy
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Nearby Towns & Cities

  • Stromness19.8 km N
  • Thurso 25.8 km SW
  • Kirkwall27.9 km NE
  • Wick 39.4 km SSE
  • Inverness 155.7 km SSW
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Nearby Localities

  • LonghopeVillage 3.6 km ENE
  • Scarfskerry Village 15.1 km S
  • Brough Village 16.4 km SSW
  • St Margaret's HopeVillage 18.1 km ENE
  • OrphirVillage 18.1 km NNE
  • Barrock Village 18.1 km S
  • Dunnet Village 18.6 km SSW
  • Canisbay Village 18.9 km SSE
  • InnertownDistrict 20.2 km N
  • John o' Groats Village 20.2 km SE
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Smaller Settlements

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Beaches

  • Orth of Hawick1.8 km WSW
  • Sand of the Links920 m SW
  • The Ayre2.0 km E
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Parks

  • Ferry Muir311.8 km S
  • Fountain Green323.4 km S
  • Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park266.3 km S
  • West Green304.3 km S
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Woods

  • Heathshield Wood16.1 km SSW
  • Hoy Forest16.3 km NNW
  • Stroupster Forest23.8 km SSE
  • Tothel Gill Forest23.3 km SSE
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Hills

  • Cairn Hill2.0 km NNW
  • Green Hill2.2 km ESE
  • Melsetter Hill685 m WNW
  • The Witter1.1 km ESE
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Lakes

  • Berry Lochs2.9 km WNW
  • Hoglinns Water2.7 km NW
  • Loch of Torness1.7 km WSW
  • Loomi Shuns1.3 km WNW
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Waterfalls

  • An t-Eas40.4 km SW
  • Eas Gluta61.9 km SSW
  • Easan na Buaile63.1 km SSW
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Headlands

  • Melberry795 m SSW
  • Salt Ness907 m NE
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Islands

  • South Walls4.8 km E
  • The Axe4.0 km ESE
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Wetlands

  • Orth of the Links1.1 km SW
  • Dyke-end Haven2.4 km ESE
  • Noust of Greeniber10.6 km ENE
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Health Services

  • The BalfourHospital 27.2 km NE
  • Dunbar HospitalHospital 27.4 km SW
  • Pentland View Nursing HomeMedical 26.0 km SW
  • Seaview HouseMedical 39.5 km SSE
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Education

  • North Walls Community SchoolSchool 5.1 km NE
  • Flotta Primary SchoolSchool 10.3 km ENE
  • University of the Highlands and IslandsUniversity 19.8 km N
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Train Stations

  • Thurso26.5 km SW
  • Georgemas Junction32.1 km SSW
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Bus Stations

  • Kirkwall Bus Station28.1 km NE
  • Elgin Bus Station126.3 km S
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Coach Stations

  • Newcastle Coach Station436.0 km SSE
  • Gateshead Interchange436.9 km SSE
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Ferry Terminals

  • Longhope Ferry Terminal3.9 km ENE
  • Lyness Ferry Terminal6.9 km NE
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Airports

  • Kirkwall Airport28.5 km NE
  • Wick John O Groats Airport37.7 km SSE
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Airfields

  • Lamb Holm International24.3 km ENE
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Heliports

  • Glasgow City Heliport330.7 km SSW
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Harbours

  • Phillip's Harbour15.1 km S
  • Stromness Harbour19.2 km N