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The remains of the German High Seas Fleet that was scuttled in Scapa Flow. View taken from X1 Stagecoach bus crossing the Churchill Barriers from Burray to Mainland (right hand side). #History
The remains of the German High Seas Fleet that was scuttled in Scapa Flow. View taken from X1 Stagecoach bus crossing the Churchill Barriers from Burray to Mainland (right hand side). #History
The Light at the End of the World
Very Low Tide There isn't usually this much beach here. Taken at sunset on February 12th looking eastwards. The land in the distance is Holm (pronounced "Ham") on Mainland, Orkney.
Photo by Ian Balcombe (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Sunset over The Empire Seaman Not a bad evening. No Photoshop: pure nature.
Photo by Ian Balcombe (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Pier Road Burray Scotland
The price is S$244 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$244
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Burray. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
The room was great! Tea, water and hot chocolate complementary in the room. Great restaurant with a separate pub. The staff were the major highlight!

Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026

The Sands Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is S$129 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
S$129
20 Mar - 21 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 ...
The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is S$191 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$191
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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
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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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Popular places to visit

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre during your trip to Burray Village. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre during your travels in Burray. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre

Things to do

Orkney Mainland Private Tour

Orkney Mainland Private Tour

S$407
per adult
Orkney Mainland Private Tour
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

S$908
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander
Skara brae

Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour

S$1,107
per adult
Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour
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