Shapinsay

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Fields above the east end of Veantro Bay, Shapinsay Photographer is near the northwest edge of the main road.
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Fields above the east end of Veantro Bay, Shapinsay Photographer is near the northwest edge of the main road.
Photo by C Michael Hogan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Mill Dam showing formation of southern outflow burn, Shapinsay This RSPB reserve provides feeding and resting habitat for a variety of birds, which are visible from the hide situated near the point of this photograph. This is arguably the most productive wetland on the island of Shapinsay. In the upper right one can see the formation of the outflow burn; moreover, in the extreme upper right is a small slice of the sea at Balfour Village, at which location the outlet burn from Mill Dam reaches the sea.
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Sea stack at southern edge of Lingavi Geo, Shapinsay east coast. With seabirds on cliffs and shoreline rocks.
Bay of Linton, Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. The foreground is a marshy meadow. At the right centre is a portion of the ruined chapel illustrated on the OS map.
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 P5,248 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
P5,248
P6,297 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (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 Feb 22, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is P7,872 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
P7,872
P9,446 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
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 ...
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 ...
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 Feb 16, 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 WiFi, 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 WiFi, 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 Apr 26, 2024

Castleyards Apartment 1
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Stromness Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Balfour Castle

After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Balfour Castle

Orkney Brewery

Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Orkney Brewery

Things to do

Orkney Mainland Private Tour

Orkney Mainland Private Tour

P18,616
per adult
Orkney Mainland Private Tour
Skara brae

Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour

P50,700
per adult
Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

P41,590
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall

Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall

P146,482
per adult
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall
Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

P49,512
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander
Orkney Spirits A Whiskey Journey Through Time

Private Orkney Spirits A Whiskey Journey Through Time

P156,536
per adult
Private Orkney Spirits A Whiskey Journey Through Time
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