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Farmland near Kirkness Looking eastwards towards the farm over a field of stubble.
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Farmland near Kirkness Looking eastwards towards the farm over a field of stubble.
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Track to Kirkness Rough track, with the buildings at Kirkness beyond.
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Pasture near Bankhead Looking NE over gently rising land. The three masts of the nearby transmitting station can be seen in the distance.
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Lone sheep Looking SW down the track to the house. Is that a guard sheep?
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Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

3 out of 5
Dounby Dounby Scotland
Stay at this inn in Dounby. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Corrigall Farm Museum and Bay of Skaill are located ...
The landlady was charmed by and gracious and very helpful. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 23 September 2024

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Smithfield guesthouse
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is AED 318 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
AED 318
AED 382 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room.

Reviewed on 27 November 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is AED 469 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
AED 469
AED 563 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable.

Reviewed on 18 October 2025

Albert Hotel
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Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

2 out of 5
Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Orkney Museum ...
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated.

Reviewed on 18 October 2025

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Rural apartment next to next with wonderful views

Rural apartment next to next with wonderful views

Orkney Orkney
Stay at this apartment in Orkney Islands. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Broch of Gurness and Sands of Evie are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Quiet, rural apartment in the north of Orkney mainland.
We found the apartment quite easily with instruction from the owner. - about 40 mins from Stromness. It was quite comfortable but we were always conscious of the white carpet in the living space and bedroom. We had stayed on the island before and enjoyed many of the activities and visits again. (Ring ...

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

Rural apartment next to next with wonderful views
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