Rousay

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Lane near Brendale On a glorious day. Egilsay in the middle distance with the Holm of Scockness in front. Eday on the horizon.
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Lane near Brendale On a glorious day. Egilsay in the middle distance with the Holm of Scockness in front. Eday on the horizon.
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Wasbister Loch on Rousay. Wasbister Loch on the north of Rousay (Orkney)looking over to Westray. At the left hand side of the loch can be seen The Burrian - believed to be a 'crannog' or artificial island.
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Westness and Eynhallow Sound With the island of Eynhallow to the left, and Costa Hill on Mainland, beyond. This side of Rousay is relatively sheltered, and quite wooded as a consequence.
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The track back Looking towards Eynhallow Sound, Eynhallow to the right and Mainland (as in Mainland Orkney) beyond.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is P5,347 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,347
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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 Nov 27, 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is P8,021 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
P8,021
per night
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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! (266 reviews)
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 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 WiFi, housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (83 reviews)
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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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 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 May 27, 2023

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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
Bedroom area is cramped otherwise an excellent little flat

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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 WiFi, 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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Popular places to visit

Trumland House

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a trip to Trumland House. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Trumland House

Midhowe Broch

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Midhowe Broch. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.

Midhowe Broch

Midhowe Cairn

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a trip to Midhowe Cairn. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.

Midhowe Cairn