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 S$134 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
S$134
28 Mar - 29 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 28 Mar to 29 Mar
S$193
28 Mar - 29 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
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 16 Feb, 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 ...
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
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

Stromness Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Trumland House

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

Midhowe Cairn