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Learn about Orkney Archaeology, Geneaology, Heritage, Nature and folklore from Orkneyjar

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Charles Tait long-established Orkney photographer with extensive photo library; prolific author of the definitive "Orkney Guide Book" and Doug Houghton offers a unique CD-ROM of Orkney images

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Island Hopping...

Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre

Taversoe Hotel 3* B&B Stunning sea views across the garden from the bedroom, lounge and dining room. Nice bar, good food and BIG fluffy towels!

Shapinsay

Girnigoe Private B&B (formerly 4*) A traditional 200 year old Orkney farmhouse situated in the north of the island with lovely sea views over Veantro Bay.

Westray

No1 Broughton 4* B&B stands at the water's edge looking across the sweep of Pierowall Bay and out to Papa Westray. Lovely breakfast served in the conservatory overlooking the sea.

Mainland Orkney...

Holland House 5* B&B Located in the heart of the West Mainland, this former manse is ideally situated for many of Orkney's attractions

Straigona Private B&B located in the East Mainalnd close to the Airport and convenient for Kirkwall

West End House A sea front Guest House situated in St Maragaret's Hope close to the Pentland ferry terminal

Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service. 

Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.