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Farmland near Kirkness Looking eastwards towards the farm over a field of stubble.
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Farmland near Kirkness Looking eastwards towards the farm over a field of stubble.
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Track to Kirkness Rough track, with the buildings at Kirkness beyond.
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Pasture near Bankhead Looking NE over gently rising land. The three masts of the nearby transmitting station can be seen in the distance.
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Lone sheep Looking SW down the track to the house. Is that a guard sheep?
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Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

3 out of 5
Dounby Dounby Scotland
Stay at this inn in Dounby. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Corrigall Farm Museum and Bay of Skaill are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
The landlady was charmed by and gracious and very helpful. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 23 Sept, 2024

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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is S$135 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
S$135
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 S$193 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
S$193
27 Feb - 28 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

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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 ...
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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

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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 are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.

Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2025

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