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Isles
Visiting the outer islands is a must when venturing to Orkney, and visitors must factor in a trip off the Mainland if time allows.
The isles are normally serviced by regular air and ferry services, and Orkney Ferries operates from Kirkwall Harbour, sailing to Westray, Papa Westray, Stronsay, Eday, Sanday, Shapinsay and North Ronaldsay.
From Houton in Orphir, you can sail to Hoy and Flotta and, from Stromness, you can travel to Graemsay and North Hoy.
From Tingwall, the ferry sails to Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre, and you can fly to six of the isles — Westray, Papa Westray, Stronsay, Sanday, Eday and North Ronaldsay.
You can also fly from Kirkwall Airport to six of the isles — visit www.loganair.co.uk for more information.
Use our interactive map to find out more about each of the islands you can explore.
Click on an island to find out more.
Isles Directory
Here, the Orkney Islander presents a handy guide to some of the services in the isles — so if you’re setting off on an island adventure, be sure to check it out before you go. Need a bed for the night? Perhaps you’re on the hunt for genuine island crafts, or just a great cuppa to help you catch your breath . . . these are just some of the services you’ll find at a glance below.
Hoy
North Walls Kirk (Self-Catering)
Hoy, KW16 3NX
01856 850651 / 07810 097803
ingawilliamson6@gmail.com
STL: OR00259P
Stromabank Hotel
Longhope, Hoy, KW16 3PA
01856 701494
stromabankhotelhoy@gmail.com
www.stromabank.co.uk
North Ronaldsay
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory
Twingness, North Ronaldsay, KW17 2BE
01857 633200
enquiries@nrbo.org.uk
www.nrbo.org.uk
Papa Westray
Papa Westray Hostel
Beltane House, Papa Westray, KW17 2BU
01857 644224 / 01857 644321
beltanepapay@aol.co.uk
www.papawestray.co.uk
Rousay
Rousay Tours
Rousay
01856 821234 / 07786 169364
patrick_maguire@hotmail.co.uk
www.rousaytours.co.uk
The Taversoe
Rousay
01856 821325
www.taversoehotel.co.uk
Trumland Farm (Self-Catering)
Rousay, KW17 2PU
01856 821252 / 07545 374029
trumland@btinternet.com
STL: OR00283F EPC: C
Sanday
59 Degrees North (Motorhome Aire, Café, Gift Shop & Pizzeria)
Burness, Sanday, KW17 2AZ
01857 600260
hello@59-degreesnorth.co.uk
www.59-degreesnorth.co.uk
Ayre’s Rock Hostel & Campsite
Coo Road, Sanday, KW17 2AY
01857 600410
sandayhostel@gmail.com
www.ayres-rock-hostel-orkney.co.uk
Quoyayre (Self-Catering)
Sanday, KW17 2BL
01857 600348 / 07719 339295
jcqInsttr@aol.com
www.selfcateringsanday.co.uk
STL: OR00045F EPC: F
Sinclair General Stores
Kettletoft, Sanday, KW17 2AY
01857 600312
sinclairgeneralsores@gmail.com
The Old Bakery (Self-Catering)
Sanday, KW17 2BJ
01857 600348 / 07719 339295
jcqInsttr@aol.com
www.selfcateringsanday.co.uk
STL: OR00210F EPC: F
The Sanday Bus
Sanday, KW17 2BN
07513 084777
Shapinsay
Iona, Self Catering, Cottage
Balfour, Shapinsay, KW17 2EA
07803 016972
mcdonald@kirkbrae.f9.co.uk
www.ionacottage.co.uk
STL: OR00002F EPC: B
Stronsay
Marion Miller
Blinkbonny, Stronsay, KW17 2AF
07919 550943
marionmillerjewellery@gmail.com
www.marionmillerjewellery.com
Westray
Hume Sweet Hume
Pierowall, Westray, KW17 2BZ
01857 677259
info@humesweethume.co.uk
www.humesweethume.co.uk
Pierowall Hotel
Pierowall, Westray, KW17 2BZ
01857 677472
pierowallhotel@gmail.com
www.pierowallhotel.co.uk
Westraak Tours
Pierowall, Westray, KW17 2DH
01857 677777 / 07793 216922
info@westraak.co.uk
www.westraak.co.uk
Westray Golf Club
Westray
07742 095064
www.westraygolf.org
Westray Heritage Centre
Westray, KW17 2BZ
01857 677414
www.westrayheritage.co.uk
W. I. Rendall (General Store and Groatie Buckie Café)
Pierowall, Westray, KW17 2DH
01857 677389
