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
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The price is NT$2,915 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
NT$2,915
NT$3,498 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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 2025/11/27

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is NT$4,372 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
NT$4,372
NT$5,246 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
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 2026/1/29

Albert Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
The price is NT$4,138 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
NT$4,138
NT$4,966 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
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 2025/11/12

The Shore
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Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road Stromness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable accom - great to arrive (very late!) to lights and warmth. Very good facilities, private parking (a little tight) and very convenient for ferry to Scrabster and Stromness main street.

Reviewed on 2025/10/20

Harbour Cottage
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 2025/9/21

Stromness Apartments
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 2023/5/27

Castleyards Apartment 12
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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