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Situated in bliss
Delight in the surroundings and all that Orkney has to offer.
Our accommodation is situated in convenience and beauty. Check out what’s near you and what to expect when you holiday with us.
Outdoor pursuits
Our Stromness and Kirkwall self-catering accommodation offers easy access to outdoor pursuits such as free fishing, loch or sea and two beautiful 18-hole golf course.
You can even play a round of golf late in the evening during the long light hours in the summer.
The local swimming pool and fitness suite, sauna and
jacuzzi are also open daily.
Horse riding, walking, climbing, cycling, kayaking is available and you can "try a dive" in the “Scapa Flow” where the German High Seas Fleet of 74 ships were ordered to scuttle on the 21st June 1919.
Many of the ships were salvaged, but eight German wrecks still remain.
Orkney What's on
Relax and socialise in a unique atmosphere full of culture. Below is a list of some of what’s on this summer:
December /January
New year’s Day Ba
February
Sea Trout season
March
Brown trout season
Spring Equinox
April
Orkney ceilidh weekend
St Magnus Day
Orkney Jazz Festival
May
Orkney rugby sevens
Orkney wine festival
Orkney Nature Festival
Orkney folk Festival
June
Hoy half Marathon
St Magnus festival
Orkney Garden festival
Summer solstice
July
St Magnus marathon and 10 K
Stromness Shopping Week
Ness of Brodgar Excavation
North Ronaldsay sheep Festival
August
Dounby agriculture show
Orkney County Show
Orkney Vintage rally
Riding of the marches
Festival of the horses and Boys ploughing match
September
Orkney rock festival
Orkney international Science festival
Orkney Blues Festival
Autumn Equinox
October
Orkney storytelling Festival
November
Bonfire and Firework display
December
Winter solstice
Christmas day Ba
Our Stromness and Kirkwall Self-catering accommodation offers The Opportunity to explore a variety of landmarks and Neolithic sites across Orkney
The town and harbour are steeped in history, Stromness has a character all of its own, with its winding cobbled streets and many lanes heading up towards Brinkies Brae.
Kirkwall is located in the heart of Orkney, and has plenty of places to visit such as St magnus Cathedral, Earl's Palace, Orkney Museum, Scapa beach, Highland Park and Scapa Whisky Distillery. It will also give you the opportunity to indulge in some shopping and there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants to get a bite to eat and relax.
Orkney is home to a fantastic range of outdoor activities and offers the discerning visitor an incredible variety of historical and cultural treasures.
Way before Stonehenge or even the Egyptian pyramids were built, Skara Brae was a flourishing village. Step back in time 5,000 years ago to discover the best of what this well=preserved Neolithic settlement has to offer.
There are interests for everyone; Learn about the rich history and visit the Stromness Museum where exhibitions such as; “Hudson Bay Company”, Arctic Whaling, “Dr John Rae” Arctic explorer, Captain Cook, First and Second world war, Scapa Flow feature.
The “Pier Arts Centre” in Stromness, houses an internationally respected collection of 20th Century art.
Memorable monuments
Did you know that Orkney has the most Northerly whiskey distillery?
The 200-year-old “Highland Park” and “Scapa Distiller” is one of the very best in Scotland.
Pay them a visit and sample a dram of this particularly fine single malt when you have finished your tour.
It is also worth visiting the St Magnus Cathedral that was commissioned in 1137, it is the finest medieval building in northern Scotland.
Make sure to also visit Rackwick and hike up the hill to see the “Old Man of Hoy” that, standing at 137m, is Europe’s tallest sea stack. If that’s not enough to satisfy you, there are lots of beautiful walks from right outside your doorstep, or meander round the shore to The Black Craig and the spectacular Yesnaby cliffs.
