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The island en:Mainland (Orkney).
The island en:Mainland (Orkney).
Hill of Heddle
Photo by Douglas Law (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Shorelines Gallery, Finstown Another gallery on the Orkney craft trail, this is where Jane Glue is based - prints and cards from her watercolours of Orkney and its wildlife are everywhere on the islands and deservedly popular.
Photo by David Wyatt (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Beach and mudflats at Finstown Centre waterfront, Mainland Orkney Low tide has exposed considerable intertidal lands of this shallow edged bay. Note cumulus cloud reflections in bay as well as clear reflections of buildings across the bay to the north.
Photo by C Michael Hogan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is AED 324 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
AED 324
AED 389 total
20 Feb - 21 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 476 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
AED 476
AED 571 total
20 Feb - 21 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! (265 reviews)
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Albert Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
The price is AED 479 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
AED 479
AED 575 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (173 reviews)
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want.

Reviewed on 12 November 2025

The Shore
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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 .
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
Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Great location in Kirkwall, close to the information centre, supermarkets, abs the cathedral. Clean as a whistle too!

Reviewed on 27 May 2023

Castleyards Apartment 12
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Popular places to visit

Corrigall Farm Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Corrigall Farm Museum during your travels in Harray. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Corrigall Farm Museum

Maes Howe

You can find out about the history of Harray with a stop at Maes Howe. Take in the museums and countryside in the area.

Maes Howe