What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Orakirk as Chapel (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Orakirk is linked to St Oran, a 7th-century Irish monk and companion of St Columba, associated with healing and pilgrimage traditions. The name "Orakirk" (meaning "Oran's church") reflects its historical role as a place of worship and veneration, though specific folklore or recorded cures connected to the site are limited.
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Places near here
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Houton, Quoy of HoutonMilitary Camp (20th Century) · 1356 yd
Quoy of HoutonHouse (period Unassigned) · 1493 yd
Houton and the Hill of MidlandMountain or hill · 1657 yd
Hill of MidlandMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Holm of HoutonIslet · 1.3 mi
Grindelay from Midland HillMountain or hill · 1.4 mi
Gruf HillMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
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The beach below the HallBeach · 3.2 mi