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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.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.536.514 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp1.536.514
Rp1.843.816 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is Rp2.304.772 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp2.304.772
Rp2.765.726 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (84 reviews)
The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable. The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
Castleyards Apartment 12
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

3 out of 5
1 West Castle Street Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Bedroom area is cramped otherwise an excellent little flat

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Castleyards Apartment 1
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

3 out of 5
Stromness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Standing Stones of Stenness ...
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
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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 when you stop by Maes Howe. Take in the museums and countryside in the area.

Maes Howe