About Cairston
Cairston is a small settlement located in the Orkney Islands, part of Scotland. It lies within the KW16 postcode area and is situated on the mainland of Orkney, near the western coast. The area is characterised by its rural landscape, with open fields and coastal views typical of the islands. The community is small, with a close-knit population and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural scenery, with views of the sea and nearby islands. Cairston is accessible by road, connecting it to other parts of Orkney, including Kirkwall. The local environment reflects the traditional Scottish island way of life, with a focus on agriculture and maritime activities.
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
District
Orkney Islands
Ward
Stromness and South Isles
Constituency
Orkney and Shetland
Streets in KW16 30 shown View all streets
A964
2
A965
6
A967
7
Alfred Street
1
Alfred Terrace
1
Artillery Road
1
B9046
1
B9047
9
B9055
1
B9056
4
B9057
1
Back Road
7
Baldreys Road
1
Bigswell Road
1
Braehead Road
1
Breckan Road
1
Brodgar Road
1
Brownstown Road
1
Bu Road
1
Cairston Road
3
Christie's Brae
1
Church Road
2
Citadel Crescent
2
Citadel Drive
1
Coplands Drive
1
Coplands Road
1
Daisybank
1
Downies Lane
1
Dundas Street
2
Faravel
1
Postcodes in KW16 50 shown View all postcodes
KW16 3AA
KW16 3AD
KW16 3AE
KW16 3AF
KW16 3AG
KW16 3AH
KW16 3AJ
KW16 3AL
KW16 3AN
KW16 3AP
KW16 3AQ
KW16 3AR
KW16 3AS
KW16 3AT
KW16 3AU
KW16 3AW
KW16 3AX
KW16 3AY
KW16 3AZ
KW16 3BA
KW16 3BB
KW16 3BF
KW16 3BG
KW16 3BH
KW16 3BL
KW16 3BN
KW16 3BP
KW16 3BQ
KW16 3BS
KW16 3BT
KW16 3BU
KW16 3BW
KW16 3BX
KW16 3BY
KW16 3BZ
KW16 3DA
KW16 3DB
KW16 3DD
KW16 3DE
KW16 3DF
KW16 3DG
KW16 3DH
KW16 3DJ
KW16 3DL
KW16 3DN
KW16 3DP
KW16 3DQ
KW16 3DR
KW16 3DS
KW16 3DT