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2010 information and travel guide to the smaller islands of Orkney For up to date information visit the Orkney website at www.visitorkney.com and www.orkneytourism.com The Islands of Orkney

Approximate driving times From and to Ferry Terminals at: • Tingwall 30 mins • 20 mins From Stromness to • 40 mins From Kirkwall to Airport • 10 mins 1 Contents KW15 1HQ Kirkwall, Orkney t: 01856 873359 t: 01856 872680 f: 01856 Travel and Travel Holiday Centre 67-69 Albert Street, e: [email protected] stiles when possible grazing animals receptacles provided • close all gates you open. Use • do not light fires • keep to paths and tracks • do not let your dog worry • keep mountain bikes on the paths • take your litter home or use • do not park in passing places • do not pick wild flowers www.visitorkney.com The Countryside Code Please Remember – the island roads are very so often single track with passing places, please take care. The countryside code helps keep the islands a joy to visit. Island teu-names or nicknames rhymes written by the late George Scott courtesy of Mrs. N. E. Bain (Scott). A long established family company from both service, tailormade and offering comprehensive a the world to the Orkney mainland and from the Orkney mainland to the outer isles. The following will be happy to assist you find you assist to happy be will following The arrangements: the most economic travel Cover picture: Seals near to Burghstone , looking towards evie and from the knowe of yarso on - drew kennedy looking towards evie and eynhallow 2-5 6-9 10-13 18-21 38-41 14-17 14-17 22-25 22-25 22-25 26-29 30-33 34-37 42-45 46-49 ...... Contents ...... Out among the isles At catching fish I am so speedy At catching fish I am ...... A big black scarfie from If you want something with real good looks fleuks can’t go wrong with You not quite such a wondrous thing There’s . . . . . gosling as a beautiful young take the head off all their big talk To hawk Just pay attention to the wise All stand to the side and reveal a seal From far When feeling low or down in the dumps ...... burstin lumps Just bake some can say what you like, I don’t care You ...... mare For I’m a beautiful ROUSAY I can always set the world on fire . . . Because I’m the greatest, a whelk from WYRE I like my porridge fine and dandy For I’m a gruellie belkie from SANDAY Do not listen to that crusty creep sheep But hark to the voice of the SHAPINSAY If you want something to stick all day . . . . Get yourself a limpet from fair the finest bird in any flock? What’s Aak? Have you heard of a Though you look for a month of Sundays . . dundies WESTRAY find naught like PAPA You’ll Bus Service, Special Sunday Excursions Westray and General Tours Package ...... Conditions and Notes of Orkney of Islands The Out among the isles Out among the isles 2

Be warned, adventuring along Orkney’s island fringe can be habit forming. The ten islands and their attendants featured For years now travellers to the jade necklace of isles which surround and in the pages following offer a rich experience illuminate Orkney Mainland have returned with stories of friendly faces, of breath-taking scenery, secure community life and sense of purpose and togetherness sociable seals and endless horizons. Once bitten by the island bug, Gerald which you may have thought lost in the Durrell’s strange ‘islomania’, there is no escape. You will return - as surely bustle of a new century’s dawning. as our Arctic Terns reappear every spring after their epic journey from the The names alone promise adventure and bottom of the world and archaeologists scramble across a landscape where romance - Hoy, Stronsay, , Wyre, you are literally tripping over history. each with its own distinctive personality, its own vitality. You will return. It is a sweet compulsion. In recent years access to most of the islands has been greatly improved with a new roll- on, roll-off ferry service allowing far more people to encounter this world apart, where you are never merely a tourist but, in a very real sense, still a cherished guest. To reach the more remote islands flying with the island hopping eight-seater Islander is a popular option. Out on the isles be prepared to wave a greeting to almost everyone you meet. It’s compulsory. And passing the time of day by the roadside or along the shore track is expected. The pace is slower, the breathing is easier and everything begins to make sense once more. Emphasising their individuality, every parish in Orkney, including the islands, has an seals, shapinsay - drew kennedy Out among the isles 3 Out among the isles

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ancient nickname which, over the years, has of isles unfolds along the horizon? First of their name the Common Seal is now less become very much a local identification tag. all you are unlikely ever to have felt quite so widely found than the . Now as you voyage around our island chain, close to the natural world. Our islands are a As you walk the beaches these inquisitive you have the opportunity to share these feast for the senses. An opportunity for you creatures will follow a few yards offshore, labels, to become an honorary Limpet or to stock up on the feelgood factor for the skirmish in the surf or watch you lazily from Gruillie Belkie. winter ahead as you get to know the locals, the . The best locations to sealwatch For the record these odd aliases are Scarfs human and otherwise. vary with weather conditions and the (Eday); Flukes (Flotta); Hawks (Hoy); Seals, or selkies, are found around all our seasons, so ask locally. (North Ronaldsay); Mares (Rousay); Gruillie islands, Common and Grey seals, the former Birds are everywhere - the sometimes Belkies (Sanday); Sheep (Shapinsay); Limpets identified by their dog-like faces and the raucous, sometimes melodic calls and the (Stronsay); Auks (Westray) and Dundies Greys by their horseshaped heads. Despite flutter of wings are sounds which will live (Papa Westray). Reasons for each island being so named are lost in the mists of time. They may simply be island totems but Orkney folklorist Tom Muir points to a local tradition that these island emblems were perhaps the pooled food supplies brought by islanders working on the construction of in Kirkwall. More recently, during World War II, the island labels were used to confuse the enemy when they were included in sailings bills to identify destinations. What precisely can you expect as you journey away from Orkney Mainland and the pattern sanderlings - charles tait with you long after leaving these shores. Please do not disturb them for they are Guillemots, Kittiwakes, Razorbills, Fulmars all the more beautiful in their natural and Puffins populate the cliffs and rock surroundings. stacks, on the heaths you’ll find Terns, Skuas, It is also very easy to lose yourself in time Ducks and Gulls galore. On the wetlands and as you walk the shores or trek across the lochs look out for Ducks and Swans as well moors. The greystone dwellings and tombs as waders such as Redshank, Lapwing and of our earliest settlers are dotted across Snipe. The list is as the landscape; some excavated, others long as the endless summer days which merely green mounds lying tantalisingly these birds occupy but listen carefully for unexplored. These are places where the veil one very special soundbite - the rasping between the physical and the spiritual world call of the corncrake, now one of ’s is at its thinnest. rarest birds. Erosion along the coast, for these are wild puffins - drew kennedy Out among the isles 4 From the impressive sight of a school of windswept islands in the depth of winter, regularly exposes ancient settlement sites. killer whales out in the Sound to the rustle lost cities and lands behind the fog, rites of Look out for tumbled walls and flagstoned of the tiny stealing through the birth, marriage and death, strange customs passages on your shore walks. long grass, you’ll very swiftly appreciate that and beliefs. A folklore as rich as any in the human population of these islands only Early Christian hermitage sites are found, Northern Europe. Some of the islands are form part of a rich, living tableau. usually perched precariously on top of small – struggling to make ends meet There are plants too, charming in their rock stacks in the most remote corners of with scarcely enough folk to fill a simplicity such as the , so our isles. These were selected in the Dark double-decker – but they are busy places much smaller than you can imagine from Ages for their inaccessibility – please don’t for the islanders with frequent dances and the photographs. attempt to climb them. community activities. As an island guest you From the diminutive Primula Scotica to the And these islands are filled with mystery and will always find a welcome at such events; simple elegance of the Grass of Parnassus, romance. Countless legends are encountered just keep your eye on the notice boards in the wild plants flourish whether on the of seal folk and sinister dwellers beneath the shops, post offices and at the air and moors, old stone dykes or on roofs and the hill, of pirates, sea monsters, trolls and ferry terminals and you’ll keep abreast of the maritime heath. horned , of buried treasure, witches, social whirl.

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. . . Heart of the North Isles Points of interest l Carrick House: Standing on the shore the The drawing room floor of Carrick House still has a dark stain said house was built in the early 17th century, a keystone dated 1633 is found on the Eday 6 to be the blood spilled by the notorious pirate Gow during a failed courtyard gateway. John Gow was held here in 1725. escape attempt. 2 Cliffs of the Red Head: Red sandstone Situated centrally among the North Isles of Orkney, 14 miles north-east of Kirkwall, Eday, cliffs with panoramic views of the North the isthmus isle, eight miles long and pinched at the waist, according to the novelist Eric Isles and . Linklater, offers a unique blend of heather-clad hilly moorland with panoramic views over 3 Prehistoric House and Ancient Field sea and islands, sheer cliffs, sweeping beaches and sand dunes. Boundaries: Some of the best preserved field boundaries in Orkney sweeping round Most of the crofts and farms are located on the fertile coastal strip and the numerous a large unexcavated prehistoric house derelict houses are clear indicators that Eday’s population was once much greater. containing a saddle-quern, a stone for There is a wealth of evidence of man’s presence on this island over many thousands of years grinding grain. from the mysterious Standing Stone of Setter, often compared to a ’s hand and probably 4 Red House Croft Restoration Project: the finest stone of its type in Orkney, to 17th century Carrick House and the dwellings of Includes home built water wheel to drive a today’s farmers and crofters. small croft threshing mill. 5 Vinquoy Hill : This tomb consists of a central chamber with four The great outdoors small compartments. In all seasons Eday offers a wealth of interest. Spring provides an abundance of birdlife. 6 Huntersquoy Chambered Tomb: This tomb Below the sea cliffs of the Red and Grey Heads, Guillemots, Razorbills and Puffins dive into had two chambers one above the other, the clear waters in pursuit of darting fish while high above Fulmars ride the air currents, reached by separate passages. The only other showing off their white wing flashes, and Arctic Skua chase gulls and Arctic Terns example of this in Orkney is on Rousay. until they drop their beakful of fish. Above the heather moors Short-eared Owls hunt their 7 Braeside Chambered Tomb: The roof of prey and over oat stacks Kestrels hover, targeting unwary mice. this tomb has been removed and its centre A survey was taken in 1996 and Miss Elaine Bullard states that 120 species of wild plants dug out but the internal layout can be made were recorded. out. 8 Fold of Setter: A circular enclosure marked by a low bank and protruding stonework Seals & dolphins some 90 metres in diameter. Both Grey and Common seals can be seen around Eday. The dog-like Common seal frequently 9 Stone of Setter: Probably the finest hauls out at low tide along the east side of Calf Sound. If you visit Eday in June or July you prehistoric single standing stone in Orkney. may see very dark newly-born Common seal pups on the shore or swimming with adults. The Though weathered this monolith is still over heavier Grey seal can be seen anywhere around the coast and both species haul out on Seal 15 feet high and is sited between the Bay of at low tide. The elusive otter is also present in Eday. Calf Sound and Mill Loch. 10 Mill Loch: This loch supports numerous pairs of Red-Throated Divers, one of the Ancient monuments densest concentrations of this species in the The first settlers arrived in Eday some 5000 years ago. These early people were farmers and British Isles. Please use bird hide provided. their chambered tombs are the most notable monuments on the island. It is thought that Start of Eday Heritage Walk, information board. each of these tombs belonged to a small community and served as communal burial places. There were various types of tomb in use over a long period from well before 3000 BC until 11 Calfsound: Sea caves, cliffs, a sheltered some time after 2000 BC. cove. Views of cormorant colony on the . On the Calf of Eday, the group of structures, including prehistoric houses, chambered tombs 12 Estate Mill: Once used to grind corn for the and traces of field boundaries, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the British island. Isles. Also on the Calf there are ruins of 17th century saltworks which are probably the best 13 Chambered Tombs: Two well-preserved surviving examples of their type. chambered tombs. Most interesting visible aspects are the horns or spur-walls which Industry and crafts extend out from the corners. Many skills and crafts associated with Eday’s traditional way of life can still be seen. Fishing 14 Mussetter & Doomy Sands: Behind the dunes Birds Foot Trefoil can be found. An and shell fishing is carried out and fresh lobsters, crabs and scallops are available during the excellent beach. season. Sea fishing trips can be arranged and fishermen still make their own creels or lobster pots. Peat, once exported as far as the distilleries, is still the main fuel and is cut 15 Burnt Mounds: Two large hillocks of burnt stones – possibly an ancient cooking station during the early summer using a traditional tool called a ‘tuskar’. dating from the Bronze Age (1500-500 BC). calfsound, eday- charles tait

Red 7 Eday Head 2 Grey 16 Whitemaw and Flaughton Hill: Eday sub- 20 Head mountain heath supporting Orkney’s only Noup regular breeding Whimbrel. Hill

17 Castle of Stackel Brae: A small Norse 3 C Calf of castle dating from 11th, 12th or 13th of a l Eday f 21 centuries and Norse burnt mound. At the SSSI S 22 eroding shore edge can be seen walls and 11 o u 23 Vinquoy n the burnt mound. 1 d Hill 24 18 : The Norse island of 25 Hellisey where Viking Sweyn Asleifsson hid in a cave to escape his pursuers. Bay of 4 5 Cusby 19 Faray: This uninhabited island is grazed by 6 sheep and its caves and beaches are a major 7 breeding ground for Grey Seals. Faray 8 9 20 Grey Head & Calf of Eday: The Calf of Mill Eday supports 32 species of breeding birds. 10 19 Loch 21 Saltworks: The ruins of 17th century SSSI Bird saltworks and one of the best surviving Hide P.O. examples in the UK. These works are thought Shop to have begun operating in the 1630s. 12 Mill Bay 22 Stalled Cairn: A long cairn containing two 13 chambers of different periods. 23 Iron Age Houses: The main house was a large roundhouse with radial internal divisions and dates from the Early Iron Age, 0 the last few centuries BC. Fersness Bay of Loch of Point Doomy Doomy Bay of 24 Chambered Tombs: Two chambered tombs Hostel of the Bookan type, the first built into the London 26 hillside. The second is complete except for 14 London 1 the hole in the roof through which it was Airport entered in 1855. 25 Cormorant Colony: An important 15 Cormorant colony with over 100 nests. 26 London Airport: Named after its location at Church t 2 Km the Bay of London. Flaughton 27 Sui Generis: Fine furniture designer and Hill maker. 16 28 Information Board: Pier Car Park. SSSI Bay of Backaland Skerry School Ferry to and from Kirkwall and the Islands of Stronsay and Sanday 28 Ward 27 Toilets and Hill Telephone

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18 calfsound - charles tait John Gow the pirate SELF-CATERING Sties, self catering, sleeps 4 (HHHSC) - Dr W.J. The island of Eday and Carrick House are Cormack. t: 02089 415291. www.sties.co.uk associated with the capture of one of Accommodation providers listed below are not Orkney’s most notorious sons, John Gow participants of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Eday 8 the Pirate. In February, 1725, Gow in his ship Scheme. Please refer to the disclaimer on the inside of ‘Revenge’ set out to raid Carrick House, the the back cover before booking. home of the laird James Fea. Unfortunately BED and BREAKFAST for Gow, his ship ran aground on the Calf of The Ruah, beautifully renovated, cliff top cottage in Eday. Gow required a large boat to refloat stunning secluded location, sleeps 2. Self-catering, ‘Revenge’ and sent ashore five fully-armed weekly or short breaks. t: 01857 622263 or e: theruah@ btinternet.com www.orkneyfarm.co.uk men to force assistance from the islanders. Roadside Pub. small public house overlooking the pier The pirates were met peaceably and taken offers B & B, lunches and evening meals. One double to an inn for a drink and subsequently room, one twin room. Twin room can accommodate 2 overpowered. Gow was held prisoner in extra single beds if required. Both rooms en-suite. Anne Carrick House until he was transported to Cant, t: 01857 622303. North School, B & B, evening meal. M Ilett, London for trial. The pirates were hanged t: 01857 622225. at Execution Dock, Wapping on June 11, Blett, Carrick Bay, B & B, evening meal, packed 1725. On a visit to Orkney in 1814, Sir Walter lunches, one double and one single room. E. Popplewell, Scott collected tales about John Gow which t: 01857 622248. he incorporated into his novel ‘The Pirate’ Pirate Gow Chalets, Calf Sound. Lovely self-catering published in 1821. chalets in idyllic shoreline setting. Sleeps 1-3. Mandy King, stone of setter - charles tait t: 01857 622240, e: willowstreameday@btinternet. com Blett, Carrick Bay, self catering, one double and one single room. E. Popplewell, t: 01857 622248. Building blocks Fersness Cottage, Self catering, sleeps five, traditional Eday is made up of red and yellow rocks of box beds. L. Cockram, t: 01857 622262. Groatha, B & B, evening meal, packed lunches. the Middle , the sandstone Mrs E. Hewison, t: 01857 622338. magnificently displayed in the cliffs of the Sui Generis, B & B, evening meal, 1 double, one twin Red Head. The quality of Eday stone has long room, both with en-suite shower, as featured in the been recognised. Much of the stone used ‘which’ guide to good hotels. Situated just up from to build St Magnus Cathedral and the Earl’s ferry terminal. Sherry Kerr, t: 01857 622219. E-mail [email protected] Palace in Kirkwall was quarried at Fersness Swenstay Croft House, self catering, sleeps four. on Eday. Swenstay Bothy, self catering, sleeps two. Swenstay eday - charles tait Croft House and Bothy available together to sleep six. L. Cockram, t: 01857 622262. EMEC Blackbanks, Eday. Mr M. L. Williams, t: 01777 701605. Eday is home to the European Marine Energy Eday Youth Hostel. Community run hostel, newly Centre (EMEC), the first and currently, only, refurbished and modernised. Single or shared rooms marine energy test centre in the world. The available, lounge, kitchen, shower rooms and laundry facilities. For enquiries or to book please call 01857 substation and test site on the west side of 622283 or 07973 716278 Open all year round. the island have seen two developers putting Camp site - telephone Community Association as their tidal turbines into the 4m/s (8knot) above: Most farmers will be pleased to let you camp on tides. The first, OpenHydro (www.openhydro. their land if you first ask permission. com), based in Dublin, has generated Other Services electricity for the first time to the National The Eday Ranger. Our island ranger organises events Grid at the end of May 2008, the first in the and activities throughout the summer including rock UK from a tidal turbine. Their device can be pooling, guided walks and moth recording. There is a seen at the North end of the Fall of Warness. regular guided walk along the Eday Heritage Trail every Wednesday at noon, from the Mill Loch Bird Hide and See www.emec.org.uk and the Eday Heritage walks on request are available. For more details call the Centre for a display of EMEC’s activities in Eday Ranger on t: 07908 148004. Eday. Shop: Eday Community Enterprises Ltd., general store, fuels and off licence. t: 01857 622283. Post Office: Mrs S. Tchaikovsky, Millbounds. t: 01857 Services 622339. Accommodation Eday Kirk: Johan Robertson. t: 01857 622251. Accommodation providers listed below are members Doctor: Dr G. Mackay, Heatherlea. t: 01857 622243. of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme and have Eday Tourist Association, For visitor information been graded as part of the national scheme. Please refer including transport, tours and accommodation. Contact to the disclaimer on the inside of the back cover. www.visiteday.com or t: 01857 622262. malt barn croft - moya mckenzie mcdonald

Visitor Attractions 9 Eday Eday Heritage & Visitor centre. After many years of voluntary community effort the new Eday Heritage & Transport links Visitor Centre opened in July 2008 and offers a new and interesting “any weather” attraction to the island. Eday The old Baptist Chapel has been beautifully renovated to provide an exhibition area, café seating area and Effective from 2 May until 27 September 2010 licensed bar space. The services to Eday are carried out by the vessels m.v. Earl Although the café opening times vary a help yourself Thorfinn (190 passengers and 25 cars), m.v. Earl Sigurd (190 t: (01856) 872044 hot drinks facility is always available in the café area. passengers and 25 cars) and m.v. Varagen (144 passengers and Functions and events are advertised in advance. 32 cars). Canteen facilities are available on all vessels at modest prices. Bookings should be made at the Kirkwall The exhibition area displays include artefacts, working Office: t: 01856 872044, f: 01856 872921, e: [email protected] See page 46 for occasional extra Sunday models and a range of information, documentation inter-island connections. & photographic material about Eday - including an interpretation board for the Eday Ranger and a display of the materials gathered through the Eday Oral History Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Project. The work of European Marine Energy Centre, Kirkwall dep 0900A 0740B 0700B 0700B 0700B whose Tidal Test site is based on Eday, is shown through Sanday arr 0905 the provision of a DVD and display materials. The centre is open every day from 10am to 6pm in Sanday dep 0915B summer and Sundays throughout the winter. Eday arr 0815 Group bookings for parties and functions or to hire the Eday dep 0830B facility are welcome and enquiries can be made through Stronsay arr 0835 0835 0905 contacting Katrina Byers on 01857 622228 or Kate Townsend on 07917523582, e: kate@edayheritagecentre. Stronsay dep 0815A 0850B 0850B 0730B 0920B org.uk or [email protected] Eday arr 1015 0850 0935 0925 0925 0805 Carrick House. Open occasionally by appointment only. Eday dep 1025A 0905A 0945B 0940B 0940B 0820B t: 01857 622260. arr 1020 1100 1055 1055 0935 1055 Redhouse Croft Restoration Project. Ongoing project Kirkwall to restore c.19th century croft complete with kiln, water wheel and byre. Tea Room serving teas, coffees, home Kirkwall dep 1035 1010 1010 cooked lunches and afternoon teas. Evening meals most Sanday arr 1045 1200 nights but booking is essential. Quilt display, lovely garden, crafts and plants for sale. Info on local history, Sanday dep 1720A 1210 archaeology and genealogy. Free tours of the croft. Eday arr 1740 1230 1125 1125 Looking forward to meeting you! Open June-September Eday dep 1750A 1240 1135 1135 2009. Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm. Weekends happily by arrangement. t: 01857 622217, Mob 07763 214080 or Sanday arr 1155 1155 www.redhouseeday.co.uk Sanday dep 1205 1205 Old North School Classroom - Old school display, Kirkwall arr 1905 1355 1330 1330 model boats and aircraft. Also, walk through submarine display of the control room of HMS Otter as seen on “Channel 4 Collect’s Lot” Submarine exhibits and Kirkwall dep 1915A 1600 1700 1600 1600 1600 1600A archives. Situated close to Eday shop. Open most days. Eday arr 2030 1715 1815 1715 1715 1715 Entry is free of charge. M Ilett 01857 622225. Eday dep 2035A 1730 1825 1730 1730 1730 Sui Generis, Colin and Sherry Kerr, workshop/galleries/ gardens. A display of unique furniture, created in varying Stronsay arr 1805 1805 1805 1805 1735 styles, also Bookbinding and art in wood. Admission Stronsay dep 1815 1815 1815 1745A charge. Open occasionally by telephone appointment Eday arr 1820 only. t: 01857 622219. Eday dep 1835A e: [email protected] www.suigenerisfurniture.co.uk Sanday arr 2055 1845 Kirkwall arr 1950 1950 1950 1950 Walks on Eday A - Vehicles must be booked before 1430 hrs on Saturday. Warness Walk – Arrow on map indicates beginning B - Vehicles must be booked before 1600 hrs the day before sailing. of walk which takes approximately one hour of easy, All other vehicle bookings must be made at least one hour before the departure from Kirkwall. flat walking. It embraces panoramic views of the Green NOTES: Holms, Mainland and Hoy. 1) Vehicle check in times: 20 minutes before departure. Passenger check in times: 10 minutes before departure. Heritage Walk - Arrow marks start of walk which 2) No show Charges - All cancellations must be made not less than 24 hours before the intended date of travel or full passes through some of the most interesting sites on charges may apply. Eday (see map). The walk takes approximately 4 hrs 30 3) In order to accommodate certain local events these timetables will be subject to change. (See page 47). mins. 4) For conditions of carriage of passengers and cargo see notices exhibited in the Company’s vessels, offices and premises. Transport Hire For full fares please enquire at Orkney Ferries Offices J & J car hire and taxis near to pier. Stackald, Eday. t: WEDNESDAYS 6222206/07526 735350. Dep Kirkwall Arr Dep Arr Kirkwall self drive car and motor home hire. Loch Ventures, 0945 1014 1019 1030 07739 286350/07785 971404. 1630 1641 1646 1716 Eday Minibus Tours – Please telephone 01857 622206 Timings are subject to confirmation when making your for details, see page 49 for full advert. reservation. LOGANAIR 01856 872494/873457 Flotta

. . . Key to Points of interest 1 Flotta Oil Terminal: The terminal became The island of Flotta took a pounding during World War II air raids operational in December 1976 when crude oil arrived from the Piper platform. on Scapa Flow because when the ground and ship-based defences 2 Cinema: Constructed during World War Flotta 10 put up an incredible curtain of metal the Germans turned for II, this building was designed to hold an audience of 1500. The roof now covers a home dumping their cargo of bombs on the nearest island. garage in Kirkwall and after the end wall was removed in the 70s, the building was For a thousand years Flotta, the ‘flat’ isle of the Norsemen at the gateway to Scapa Flow, used as a sand store. slumbered. 3 Memorial Seat: In memory of an islander During those long years perhaps the most sensational event came in 1725 when the Laird this bench has proved a welcome resting of Flotta Sir James Stewart an ‘irascible and belligerent Jacobite’ murdered Captain James point on one of the flat island’s ‘steep hills’. Moodie of Melsetter in Hoy, in Kirkwall’s Broad Street. Then within the past century the 4 Rocket Batteries: This WWII rocket firing island has suddenly found itself in the spotlight, firstly as a strategic military base in two battery was designed to protect important World Wars and latterly as the location for an oil terminal which has helped keep Orkney’s targets from low flying enemy aircraft. The economy afloat. 132 now crumbling shelters form a perfect grid and were used to protect the gun crews Like most of the island fringe Flotta’s population has been in decline since the turn of and store ammunition for the 66 rocket this century, despite the sensationally busy War years (the Imperial War Museum holds a projectors. remarkable photograph of a boxing match on Flotta with an audience of 10,000!) 5 Golta: This part of the island was common and the arrival of the terminal. In 1910, the island had two blacksmiths, four carpenters, grazing for the sheep population, as was three dressmakers, a teacher, doctor, minister and postmaster, all serving a population of the West Hill. Together they form about one 431. Flotta has one of the most spectacular 360 degree panoramas in the third of the island’s area. Wartime relics are - the sweep of the Hills of Hoy, the great expanse of Scapa Flow and the hills of Mainland found. Orkney beyond, to the east and , completing the circle by looking out For access please contact Flotta Terminal across the Pentland to the Scottish mainland. Security on 01856 884359 before visiting Interestingly Flotta is thought to be perhaps the only place in Orkney where you can see Golta. Kirkwall and Stromness at the same time. 6 Y.M.C.A.: This once magnificent stone-built construction was completed in 1917. Only part of the wall and the huge fireplace now remain. A post-war plan to re-open the building as a hotel fell through. 7 St. Vincent Pier: This landing pier was erected by men from H.M.S. St. Vincent and as the foundation stone indicates was finished in 1915. It was used by the navy to land personnel at the Y.M.C.A., where they could enjoy a game of golf. 8 Boom Net and the Calf of Flotta: The objects sticking out of the water between Golta and the Calf may look like rocks but are in fact hundreds of tons of anti- submarine cable dumped here after World War II; a narrow channel allows boats to pass between the two islands. 9 Community Centre: There are sporting or social activities in the centre on most evenings. There is also a putting green which can be used all year round. The licensed bar is open on Friday evenings. There is a modern playpark for children of all ages to enjoy. 10 Buchanan Battery: The well-preserved coastal defence battery here was built to guard the navy’s main entrance to Scapa Flow. Feel free to explore the many shelters, but remember that extreme care is necessary. cletts stanger head - orkney media group

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17 15 11 Magnificent Lane: This steep winding 16 Flotta Kirk and War Memorial: The kirk 20 Gibraltar Pier: Constructed during road was built by the men from H.M.S is open to visitors with access through WWII, this pier was modified in 1983 to Magnificent and leads to Stanger Head. the vestry, there are also many interesting accommodate the linkspan for Orkney’s first 12 Kings Hard: Remains of a stone jetty where gravestones surrounding the kirk. Across Kirk inter-island ro-ro ferry. on July 9, 1915 King George V landed to Bay is the uninhabited island of . 21 Peerie Museum: This collection of wartime inspect troops at Stanger Head. 17 NEB Battery: Along both sides of the and oil-related memorabilia is housed in 13 Signal Station: Built for the this road are to be found the remains of many the Silent Cabin (see overleaf). Visitors are large complex was used as a communication buildings and huts which once stood here. welcome to wander in and see something centre and connected with other stations The pump house that once supplied water of the island’s history and to handle any of around the Flow. from the burn stands at the edge of the the artefacts which are not in display cases. road. There are two dams. the lower was 14 Quarry: Most of the stone used in the They are also at liberty to use the associated construction of the oil terminal came from built in World War II and the higher dam in toilet and washing facilities. Rooms which Stanger Head. Much of the army camp World War I. The battery and ammunition they are requested not to enter are clearly which once stood here has been removed. stores are well worth a visit. marked ‘NO ENTRY’. 15 Cletts: The name given to the stone stacks 18 Airstrip: The airstrip is 2000 feet long and which can be viewed from the cliff. This part was built to transport workers during the of Stanger Head can be dangerous because construction of the oil terminal which has there are also gloups or blow-holes in the meant so much to the prosperity of Orkney. vicinity which are extremely dangerous. Keep 19 Pier: This pier was built during a close eye on children and pets! WW II. Flotta 12 flaming debrislandedontheislandandsetfiretoheather onGolta. explosion, huge the of result a As Flotta. from miles of couple 10001917a in only men lies over of loss the with moorings her at up blew which Vanguard the of wreck The flame fromtheserocketsundertestalthoughtheywerenever firedinanger. first surface to air missiles,world’s were tested.the Folk fromprobably Flotta stillwhere, recall thebattery ‘Whoosh’ androcket sheet of the is interesting most the of One everywhere. are relics Wartime on. dived regularly are shore east the on Battery Buchanan the off just but was destroyed in the minefield. This wreck and that of a German destroyer in deep water ‘suicide’ mission by the UB116 was tracked. The submarine slipped under the boom defences with sat observers The their headphones Quoyness. listening for submarine activity. From at this hut the approach of a so-called hut Silent hydrophone the the dubbed as served and had room it bedroom/sitting because a Cabin as on tagged and War the of end oxen the by at there dragged hut I War World a is Lurdy Peerie of house dwelling the to Joined Silent cabin&theUB116 terminal fromOrkneyMainland. the to launch fast by daily commute people Hundred a Over heritage. island the represents of North Scotland and has become the the symbol of and modern Orkney in the Orkney way that The around Old Man of all Hoy seen be can 223-foot its of top the at flare The The oilterminal a were They decoration. Christmas for designer’s dream–withoutbranchesontheweathersidetheyfittedflushwithwall! disappeared trees wartime many breezes balmy and shrubs. There is a scurrilous trees island legend that 40,000 rather than planted becoming victims of company Orkney’s oil the Then survived. cent per ten about and II War World for many visitors. In the vicinity of the old cinema the Royal Navy planted 1000 trees during surprise a is ‘forest’ Flotta’s Hoxa. of Sound the overlooking island the of corner southeast Flotta’s bird population nest on cliffs and moor. The colony island, of the seals of can side be north best the on seen enterprise from industrial the great the of presence the to Oblivious Natural world you canwalkrightupto! from re-cycled scrap metal. If you go past the Rotten Gutter you may well find penguins that made has he that bicycle penny-farthing a and Doodlebug, WWII a guns,tractors are There spot. can you Tom’sartefacts 21stof century many how see island the around walk you As bought bytheEdinburghmuseumin1877.Itisthoughttodatefrom8thcentury After having being in possession of Mr George Petrie of Kirkwall for a number of years it was an ancientchurch. is a sculptured slab which was found in the site of a ruin which was supposed to have been It artefact. cherished most Flotta’s unquestionably is Edinburgh, in Antiquities of Museum Flotta man,Forbie a been tohave said was Sutherland, a member of Cook’s inAustralia Endeavour expedition. The Flotta Stone, held beburied by the National to European first The History .

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This partiscalledthegutterrotten, Where scentofware’s feltmore andmore; At Quoyo’Weddel, thentoshore Warth shore, thenonward tothefence. The Point o’NebandfamousSpence, The Caveo’BanksandScatwick’s ware; Past Waster NoustandLangabar, Then bytheBurno’Mill The FlossieGeoandKirkieTing, Frae StangerHeadbyHangingStane, Roon Flotta’s Islewetwahaegane gun emplacement-charlestait flotta aerial - charles tait Transport links Services Flotta and Hoy 13 Flotta Effective from 2 May until 26 September 2010 Accommodation The islands of Hoy and Flotta are served by the roll-on/roll-off ferry Accommodation providers listed below are not m.v. Hoy Head (125 passengers and 16 cars). All bookings should t: (01856) 811397 participants of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance be made at the Houton Terminal in on the Orkney Mainland Scheme. Please refer to the disclaimer on the inside of tel 01856 811397, f: 01856 811701, e: [email protected] Sunday the back cover before booking. 1* 2* 3* SELF-CATERING Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 13 Burnside, self-catering with one double, one twin HH HH HH Thors HH Thors HH Thors HH Hoy Head and one single room, sittingroom, bathroom and fully Longhope dep 0625 0625 0625 0625 0625 0800 0830 0730 0830 equipped kitchen. For bookings and enquiries, please dep 0650 0650 0650 contact either Marina Sinclair on 01856 701252 or Jo Goodenough on 01856 701433. Flotta dep 0650 0710 0710 0710 0650 0830 0755B HOSTEL Lyness dep 0710 0830 0830 0710 0830 0900 0900 0815 0900 14 Burnside, former 3 bedroom council house now a Houton arr 0745 0745 0745 0905 0745 0905 0745 0905 0935 0935 0850 0935 hostel sleeping five. Sittingroom, bathroom and fully Houton dep 0800 0800 0800 0925 0800 0925 0800 0925 0950 0945 0900 0945 equipped kitchen. Open all year. For bookings and Lyness arr 1000 1000 1000 1020 1020 enquiries, please contact either Marina Sinclair on 01856 701252 or Jo Goodenough on 01856 701433. Lyness dep 0845 1010 1010 0845 1010 1030 0945 Flotta dep 0910 0845 0845 0845 0910 1055 Other Services Lyness dep 0910 0910 0910 Post Office and convenience store, petrol and Calor Houton arr 0945 0945 0945 1045 0945 1045 0945 1045 1020 Gas. t: 01856 701252. Houton dep 1015 1015 1015 1100 1015 1100 1015 1100 1030 Doctor: Stromness Surgery. t: 01856 850205 Lyness dep 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1105 Flotta arr 1135 1135 1135 1125 Flotta dep 1200 1200 1200 Houton arr 1135 1135 1135 1235 1135 1235 1135 1235 1130 Houton dep 1145 1145 1145 1250 1145 1250 1145 1250 Transport links Lyness dep 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230 1500 Flotta dep 1445 1445 1445 Houton arr 1305 1305 1305 1305 1305 1535 Houton dep 1320 1320 1320 1320 1320 1415 1545 Flotta dep 1405 Lyness dep 1405 1405 1405 1405 1425 1630 Correct at time of going to print Flotta dep 1425 1425 1425 1425 1500 Kirkwall to Houton Houton arr 1500 1500 1500 1520 1500 1520 1500 1520 1705 Houton dep 1515 1515 1515 1615 1515 1615 1515 1615 1715 (Hoy & Flotta) Flotta dep 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1750 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Lyness dep 1640 1640 1640 1715 1640 1715 1640 1715 1530 1600 1815 1600 Kirkwall Houton Houton Kirkwall Houton arr 1715 1715 1715 1750 1715 1750 1715 1750 1605 1635 1850 1635 Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Houton dep 1730 1730 1730 1805C 1730 1805C 1730 1805C 1615 1650 1900 1650 FC 0730 0755 0800 0840 Lyness dep 1810 1810 1810 1810 1810 1700 1730 1935 1730 FC 0920 0940 0945 1005 Flotta dep 1830A 1830A 1830A 1845C 1830A 1845C 1830A 1845C 1720A FC 1240 1300 1305 1325 Lyness arr 1900 1900 1900 1420(W) 1500 1500 1520 Longhope arr 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1740 1750 1955 1750 1435(MTTF) 1455 FC 1710 1730 1735 1800 1* - 02/05/10 to 06/06/10 2* - 13/06/10 to 15/08/10 3* - 22/08/10 to 26/09/10 SATURDAYS Thorsvoe sailings marked in bold are subject to crew availability and are subject to confirmation, please Kirkwall Houton Houton Kirkwall contact the Company’s Houton Office. Depart Arrive Depart Arrive A – On Request. Customers are requested to make advanced bookings by 1700 on the day before travel. At the 0915 0935 0935 0955 very latest (except in emergency) bookings for these services MUST be made by 12 noon on the day of travel. 1345 1405 1405 1425 B – On Request. Bookings for this service MUST be made by 1600 on the day before travel. 1545 1610 1610 1630 C – All vehicle bookings from Houton to Flotta must be made by 1600 on day of sailing. All passengers wishing to (FC) This service will wait up to 15 minutes for a ferry connec- use this service from Houton to Flotta must be ready to board at houton by 1750. All passengers wishing to use tion and from the terminal may run up to 15 minutes through this service from Flotta to Lyness must inform the booking office by 1600 on the day of sailing. every timing point for the remainder of the journey. NOTES: (W) Operates Wednesdays only. 1) All vehicle bookings must be made through the Company’s Houton Office. TELEPHONE: (01856) 811397, FAX: (01856) 811701. (MTTF) Operates Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 2) Vehicles MUST be available for boarding 15 minutes before departure times, and passengers 5 minutes before departure. 3) No Show charges – All cancellations must be made by 1700 (1600 on Saturday for Sunday and Monday travel) on the day t: Kirkwall (01856) 870555 before the intended date of travel or charges may be applied. Please check with VisitOrkney Tel. 01856 872856 or 4) For conditions of carriage of passengers and cargo see notices exhibited in Company’s vessels, offices and premises. visit www.orkneypublictransport.co.uk For full fares please enquire at Orkney Ferries Offices Hoy & Graemsay

. . . The high point of Orkney Points of interest 1 The Dwarfie Stone: Only rock-cut tomb From the summit of Ward Hill on Hoy – the highest point in the in Britain; according to Sir Walter Scott it was the residence of the ‘Trolld’, a legendary county at 1570 feet – every island in Orkney can be seen with the Norse dwarf. exception of – which, ironically, is the nearest. 2 Ward Hill: At 1570 feet (479m) this is Orkney’s highest hill and with the neighbouring Cuilags has a sub-arctic, Hoy means ‘High Island’ from the ‘HAEY’. It is the second largest island glaciated environment attracting geologists, in Orkney at 57 square miles. The north and west are hilly and more ‘’ botanists and hillwalkers. in character, the south and east low-lying and fertile, more typical of Orkney in 3 Rackwick: This township is general. considered one of the most beautiful places Hoy is steeped in history with sites which date from prehistoric times, through the in Orkney. Bounded by towering cliffs and Hoy and Graemsay 14 steep heathery hills, Rackwick rests beside a Viking period and into the 20th century. Here you’ll find the only rock-cut chambered fine sand and boulder strewn beach. tomb in Britain and discover Hoy’s key role in British maritime history. 4 Berriedale Wood: The most northerly The richness of heritage is equalled by a treasure trove of natural history, for woodland in Britain; pollen analysis suggests example you’ll find plant communities normally associated with mountain areas. that woodland of this type was more An ornithologist’s paradise, a number of northern species can be seen in a natural widespread in Orkney around 5000BC. setting which has few equals in Britain. 5 The : Famous 450 foot sea stack, first climbed in 1967 in a televised Hills and stunning sea cliffs offer excellent hillwalking, the west coast in particular assault, is perhaps Orkney’s most famous is one of spectacular natural beauty. The dramatic summits of Ward Hill and the landmark. Occasionally steep footpath from Cuilags stand in splendid contrast to the rest of Orkney and can be seen from almost Rackwick to the stack requires a three-hour anywhere on Orkney Mainland. round trip. 6 St John’s Head: Highest vertical cliff in Britain, the first direct ascent was made Geology in 1970 by Edward Ward Drummond and Much of Hoy is composed of Upper rather than Middle Old Red Sandstones which have been companion who spent six nights on the face weathered into a complex of steep and craggy hills. The resulting landscape is unique within sleeping in hammocks. Orkney. 7 Broch of Braebister: This promontory The upland mass of Hoy generated its own glaciers during the last Ice Age. Evidence of this provided protection for an Iron Age fort built some 2000 years ago. Remains are still can be seen in the small corries and wide glaciated valleys of northwest Hoy. visible in the form of a six to nine foot high mound. Plants and mammals 8 Hoy High & Hoy Low , Hoy’s upland character, its northern latitude and great exposure has resulted in a plant Graemsay: Completed in 1851 Hoy High’s white 108-foot tower tapers to a balcony community which is normally associated with mountain areas, At heights of less than 1500 supported by Gothic arches. At the foot of feet you’ll find several arctic-alpine species such as the Least Willow and Yellow Mountain the tower are keepers’ houses, built in a style Saxifrage. reminiscent of Assyrian temples. General lack of grazing has encouraged native tree growth and in Rackwick Valley, at 9 Hoy Kirk: has been recently refurbished as a Berriedale, you’ll find the most northerly natural woodland in Britain, Orkney’s only native visitor centre. the pulpit has wooden panels woodland. Look out for the numerous and conspicuous mountain hares in the hills. Otters from the Spanish Armada and there is a are common along the Scapa Flow coastline and have been found in the Rackwick Burn. multi-media presentation of local interest. Birdlife The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds own 9700 acres of moorland and sea cliffs which make up their North Hoy bird reserve. The Fulmar is the commonest seabird with many Guillemots and Kittiwakes and smaller numbers of Razorbills, Shags, Puffins and Herring Gulls. You’ll find the second largest British colony of Great Skuas or ‘bonxies’. The smaller and more dashing Arctic Skua also nests here. At the Burn of Forse in the south there’s probably the largest colony of Great Blackbacked gulls in the world. The heather moorland which dominates Hoy supports a variety of birds including Red Grouse. Several duck species are found and

birds of prey include Peregrine, Merlin, Kestrel. enjoying the view at old man of hoy - leonard bain west face of hoy - drew kennedy 15 Hoy and Graemsay 10 Arctic Convoys Memorial, Lyness: To commemorate all who served in the Arctic Convoys to Murmansk and Arkangel in Russia. 11 Betty Corrigall’s Grave: A young girl from Lyness abandoned, 6 pregnant, by a visiting sailor last century, took her own life 7 and was buried away from hallowed ground on the parish The Old Man 8 boundary. Surely one of Britain’s loneliest graves. of Hoy 5 12 Scad Head Viewpoint: A wonderful panorama of Scapa Flow and Orkney Mainland. Rora 13 Lyness Naval Cemetery: Here rest the heroes Head 4 from some of the most famous incidents in modern P.O. 8 9 naval history – the Battle of Jutland (1916); HMS 2 Moaness P.O. Hampshire sunk by a mine off (1916); explosion Pier of the Vanguard off Flotta (1917) and the Royal Oak torpedoed in Scapa Flow (1939). Rackwick 3 0 14 Lyness Naval Base & Interpretation Centre: Scapa Flow was a key anchorage for the Royal Navy in both World Wars. The

pump house at Lyness naval base has been converted into 1 1 an interpretation centre reliving the history of the base. 15 Martello Towers and Longhope Battery: These two towers, constructed between 1813 and 1815 were built 2 Km as protection for the Baltic convoys. Renovated in 1866 they were used during World War I. Open for Burn of visitors. Forse 16 Melsetter House and Chapel: Designed by WR 11 12 Letheby in Arts and Crafts Style. visits arranged by appointment only, subject to owner’s convenience – Sunday & Thursday. t: 01856 791352. 17 Osmondwall: This was a favourite Viking anchorage where in 955 Jarl was given his Pegal famous choice – baptism into the Christian faith or Bay decapitation. He chose baptism!. Little 18 Longhope Lifeboat Memorial: At Osmondwall Rysa the Kirkhope burial ground is dominated by the lone bronze figure of a lifeboatman, erected Brough in honour of the eight-man crew of the T.G.B. of Berry Cafe Lyness which was lost with all hands on March 17, 13 1969, en route to a rescue. Hoy Hotel P.O. 23 14 19 Moodie Burial Place: The Moodie family 10 Fara owned most of Walls parish from the late 16th century until 1820. Torness 20 Cantick Head : First lit in 1858 16 it was built by David Stevenson to mark the Gable End Theatre 15 southern entrance to Scapa Flow. 24 P.O. Shop Longhope 21 Green Hill of Hesti : This large green mound, = WALKS not far from the Candle of Snelsetter, contains an unusually Royal large broch. There are two gloups nearby. Hotel 22 22 Longhope Lifeboat Station Museum: Situated at in Stromabank 15 , Longhope Lifeboat station opened in 1834 and Hotel has saved over 500 lives. Boat shed is now being converted into a museum – to view T. 701332. Lifeboat is now afloat at Longhope 17 18 pier. Candle of 25 19 Snellsetter 23 Wee Fea Viewpoint: Panorama of the South Isles. and Gloups 21 24 Longhope Lifeboat Station: Established in 1874. Alongside the pier you will find the 20 lifeboat “the Helen Comrie” a Tamar class lifeboat. During the summer months a shop run by the Longhope Lifeboat Guild is open Wed, Thurs & Friday to coincide with the times the ‘Hoy Hopper’ Bus is in Longhope (other times by arrangement). http://rnli.org.uk/rnli_near_you/scotland/stations/LonghopeOrkney 25 Hill of White Hamars: A Scottish Wildlfe Trust reserve which comprises spectacular coastal walks, overlooking the . The reserve is one of the few places where you will find the rare Scottish Primrose. Hoy and Graemsay 16 ros sep 3. aiy ecuie rooms exclusive & Family e: [email protected] www.hostelsorkney.co.uk 2415. ext 32. 873535 01856 t: pre-book. Please sleeps available. rooms, 8 Centre Hoy HOSTELS www.oldhallcottage.co.uk Sandra t: and 01856 701213. 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0810 1000 1030 1615 1815 0825 1600 1630 1745 Ferry departs Lyness Bus departs Houton Ferry Centre Travel Kirkwall arrives Bus Longhope (Royal Hotel) Lyness (arr) Lyness (dep) 0745 A 1045 1800A Thursday hoy from warbeth road, stromness - charles tait hoy from warbeth road, stromness 15.40 16.20 16.40

0810 1000 1030 1615 1815 0825 1600 1630 1745 Wed. 0745 1200C 1230C 1240C 1800B A 1045 Bus and Ferry Service Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays Wednesdays,

0810 1000 1030 1615 1815 0825 1600 1630 1745 0745 1200C 1230C 1240C 1800B A 1045 Tuesday Service then operates via Lyness Museum, the Lifeboat Museum, Longhope and Martello Tower. Lyness (dep) Moaness (arr) Moaness (dep) 0810 1000 1030 1615 1815 0825 1600 1630 1745 0745 1800B A 1045 Monday 0925 11.15 10.05 10.35 09.30 0840 See page 13 for ferry timetable

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hoy high lighthouse, graemsay - charles tait playpark in Longhope, just behind the Royal Graemsay Step back in time with a visit to Graemsay. A Graemsay. to visit a with time in back Step five (forty Stromness from sail minute fifteen minutes via Hoy) will bring you to a small, green, unspoilt island lying at the northern entrance to between Scapa Stromness Flow, and Hoy. The virtual absence of traffic makes walking a pleasure, enabling abundant wild you flowers and to appreciate the superb enjoy views of Stromness and North the Hoy. Relax on the safe coral and sandy beaches at Sandside, within benches picnic are There pier. the of distance comfortable walking around the island. Explore the rocky shoreline where you can still find small pieces of crockery from the vessel Albion, shipwrecked off the Point of Oxan on New Year’s Day terns, seals, 1866, Meet on York. New its to Liverpool way from Oystercatchers, Ringed Plovers, Redshank, Curlew, Lapwing, Fulmar, and Skuas, or just study the exposed rock strata. There is no shop on the island and the Post 7.30am from Friday and Monday on is Office 11.30am from Wednesday on and 9.30am till till 1.30pm. St ’s, Longhope - Church denominations welcome. Services advertised locally. of Scotland. All Churches Leisure & Recreation North Walls Centre – S. Miss 701226; 01856 t: Groat. swimming M. Mrs activities. sports pool and various (booking clerk). 701800 Firth 01856 791298, 01856 t: walks. guided free Ranger, Isles South e: (to follow). buoys mooring and pier Longhope at available Moorings on the pier. Public shower and toilets just off the pier. There is a Hotel. Hoy Half Marathon held annually in June. Longhope Regatta held annually in July. www.hoyorkney.com on publicised now are events All North Ronaldsay

. . . The island time forgot A unique assembly – the ancient sheep court of North Ronaldsay – elected by the traditional townships on the island, manages the flocks of native seaweed-eating sheep. knot - charles tait Although North Ronaldsay is further north than the southern tip of , its climate is far less severe, having winter temperatures which are usually some 5 degrees centigrade higher Points of interest than most places on this latitude. This is due to the influence of the warm Gulf Stream. 1 Standing Stone: This lone sentinel stone over 13 feet high is unlike most standing Since North Ronaldsay is the most remote of Orkney’s North Isles, life is in many ways stones in Orkney as it has a hole through its North Ronaldsay 18 different from the other islands. Old traditions prevail. Orcadian surnames predominate and upper part. Some think the stone was an out the custom of communal sheep grazing on the seashore is still pursued. marker for a which stood on Tor Ness. Natural history 2 Holland House: Originally built by the Traill family who purchased the island in Though only a small island with a low profile North Ronaldsay supports an extremely rich and 1727 and the house is still owned by their diverse population of wild flowers, mammals and birds. It lies on the migration crossroads direct descendants. Adjoining gardens have with birds heading north towards Iceland and as well as into Scandinavia pausing the only sizeable concentration of trees or being grounded. and shrubs on the island; focus for bird Thus from late March to early June and middle August to early November there are large migration and ringing. concentrations of migrant birds visiting the island. All classes of birds are represented and 3 Old Kirk: This church from the early 1800s several national rarities recorded annually. In summer the island is alive with the calls of predates its manse which was built in 1829. breeding birds. Areas of land are left uncultivated and corncrake may call from the hayfield. 4 Muckle Gersty: According to legend, one of two dykes built of earth and stone by Common and Grey Seals are numerous, both breed around the island and are easily seen and three brothers who apportioned the island have become quite tame since culling was banned. Other sea mammals are seen offshore amongst themselves. The dykes probably and porpoises occasionally accompany the local lobster boats. date from before lOOOBC. Inland the island can broadly be divided into four distinct habitat types: foreshore, grazed 5 The Old School: Evidence of education links, marshland and agricultural land which together provide a wealth of opportunities for dates back to the late 18th century wildlife. though formal education with a resident schoolmaster is only documented from about 1837 onwards. 6 Sites of Stone Burial Cists: A number of burial cists have been found on the island, the most accessible can be seen at Antabreck and Senness. 7 Matches Dyke: The most northerly of the two dykes described in 4. 8 Turrieness: It is probable that at one time a stone circle stood on this plateau. Dotted over the plain are some 15 circular depressions measuring some nine feet in diameter. They have been identified as either barrow cemeteries or burning pits. 9 Site of Store House: This may have been used as a grain store up to the l9th century when grain was exported from the island as part of the tenant’s rent payment. It is also associated with the rendering of whale blubber and the storage of kelp. 10 Senness: Near this spot a stone cist containing human remains was excavated in 1872. There is evidence of a burial ground and chapel known as St Giles in the area. 11 The Fish House: standing west of the pier this former dwellinghouse once used for curing fish. old beacon, dennis taing - charles tait 19 North Ronaldsay Kirk Taing 12 Dennis Taing Bewan Loch old beakon at Kirk Taing - charles tait old beakon at Kirk Taing Seal Skerry (seal and cormorant colony) Pier 11 13 Trolla Vatn Scottigar Taing Mill and Windmill Pillar: The new mill in 1907, the laird was provided by Mr Traill, and was used for grinding corn; it was reputedly one of the last working windmills Brae, which in Scotland. A mill at Verhouse has now disappeared, predates the windmill and water mill; it fell into disuse after its unhooped grinding stone split and killed the miller. Brae of Stennabreck: The Brae is a small steep hill containing a cluster of small stone huts on its summit. Relics found at this and Burrian settlement and at Howmae (21) (19) are housed in the National Museum of Antiquities in Edinburgh. Site of Burial Ground and Kirk of St. Brides: Sparse traces remain of this kirk which was contemporary with the kirk at near old kirk. Senness and St Olaf’s : The Broch tower itself – excavated in the 1880s – is the centre piece of a very extensive Iron Age settlement which stood on the shore of Strom Ness. The settlement was evidently occupied into the Pictish period – to 800AD or later; among the relics were found several objects which were distinctively Christian. The Burrian Cross found inscribed on a piece of flat stone has been adopted as a motif in modern Orkney jewellery. Store-House at Noust of Howar: Used as a grain store pending shipment to Kirkwall when grain was part of the rental payment It was also used as a in the 18th century. hiding place for young men seeking to evade the Press Gang. Howmae Brae: Similar to 17 but excavated Like Burrian, Stennabreck, a few years earlier. the Standing Stone and Muckle Gersty, Howmae is a scheduled monument. 13 mile Sheep Dyke. Bird Observatory: Low energy building, visitors welcome. Pier Airfield New Kirk: (North Ronaldsay Archive Exhibition).

Scottigar Loch 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 0 1 2 Km 9 10 Bridesness Point 18 31 Garso Loch 28 17 Garso Wick Brides Ithy Linklet Bay Bridesness Loch 14 36 Green Skerry 15 Stromness Point 16 33 Hooking Loch 19 Knowe o’ Samilands: One of several mounds made by the dumping of burnt stones used to heat water for cooking in ancient times. 20 15 Ancum Loch 5 21 29 Lindswick 30 35 6 Burrian Inn and P.O. 26 Centre 34 t Community 2 25 7 8 New Church Doctor Nouster Bay 32 Turrieness Hill Air Field = WALKS 3 22 1 4 24 Toilets Pier Bay of Ryasgeo Gretchen Loch 23 Old Beacon: Made necessary by the high number of shipwrecks – 16 between 1773 and 1788 – this fixed light beacon was lit in 1789. The New Lighthouse: Lit in 1854 this is the tallest land based lighthouse in the British feet. Isles measuring 109 Mill: Ruins of a mill driven by an Water undershot weir which ran concurrently with until they were the windmill near Peckhole, replaced by the new mill (see 16) in 1907. 12 13 14 North Ronaldsay 20 fishermen aresaidtohavefeltthearomaofkelp‘halfroadsFoula.’ your shore walks. It was further processed in the south to obtain chemicals. North Ronaldsay was hauled up and dried on the beaches then burned in shallow stone pits. Look for them seaweed on labour.The and seaweed both for demand huge a generating 1720s the in began the land) and for burning when supplies of coal the and peat were low. taught The kelp-making industry has to untreated (applied fertiliser a as was seaweed of made use only the Initially isolation tides. strong island’sthe by shores the on the up washed seaweed, of with supply abundant its of together value the inhabitants resources, natural of scarcity The Seaweed last remainingelementsofcommunalfarminginOrkney. the collective efforts of the island’s sheep farmers. The act of punding is perhaps one of the by ‘Punds’ stone-built the into beaches the off herded are sheep the arrive seasons dipping sheep. and clipping the When lambing. at only wall seaweed-eating the inside brought being island, the surrounds which Ronaldsay’s dyke stone 13-mile North the outside foreshore of and beach of origin strip narrow a true on live They the of evidence little is There Sheep today thereislessfishingfromtheisland. but caught also were herring and Lobster strongest. ran tides where found were fish the as North Ronaldsay. In the Firth, saithe were frequently taken though this posed many dangers Before thetrawlerscame,goodhaulsofcod,lingandhalibut werecaughtofftheshoresof Fishing to theinstallationofPost OfficeWirelessStationontheislandwithinayear or two. Erin’ was lost with all hands off North Ronaldsay. The subsequent Board of Trade inquiry led occasion all the crew and its cargo of silver coins were saved. 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Wind and solar powered buildings. Lunches, teas, evening meals, lounge meals, evening teas, North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory: Wind and solar powered buildings. Lunches, bar and beer terrace, information; Visitors welcome. Snacks. Visitors Welcome. Burrian Inn Restaurant: Teas, Transport links Transport 07 May 2010 07 14 May 2010 21 May 2010 21 03 September 2010 28 May 2010 18 June 2010 25 June 2010 (Sat) August 2010 07 13 August 2010 20 August 2010 27 August 2010 17 September 2010 04 June 2010 June 2010 11 September 2010 10 02 July 2010 02 09 July 2010 16 July 2010 23 July 2010 30 July 2010 24 September 2010 The services to North Ronaldsay are carried out by the vessels The services to North Ronaldsay m.v. Earl m.v. Earl Thorfinn (190 passengers and 25 cars) and the available Sigurd (190 passengers and 25 cars). Canteen facilities are on all vessels at modest prices. e: [email protected] 01856 872921, 01856 872044, f: Bookings should be made at the Kirkwall Office: t: and Return Proposed Sailing Times from Kirkwall for North Ronaldsay

Sunday sailings to North Ronaldsay (weather permitting) on the following dates only: 13 June (via Eday/Sanday), NOTES: All departure times are estimates and are subject to alteration due to cargo operations. All arrivals in Kirkwall subject to change due to cargo operations. All arrivals All departure times are estimates and are subject to alteration due to cargo operations. by: it will be replaced 13 July and 27 July 2010 However on the following dates: 15 June, 29 June, North Ronaldsay 27 September 2010 Effective from 7 May until

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. . . A calendar of lives Points of interest ROUSAY The Yetnasteen or Giant’s Stone on Rousay was said to wander 1 Visitors Centre & Waiting room: Exhibition on all aspects of this group down to a nearby loch every New Year’s morning for a refreshing of islands, with waiting room, toilets and drink. picnic area. Just above ferry terminal. 2 Trumland House: The Jacobean-style mansion of the then laird, General Sir Amidst the great tides of the Atlantic and the lies a group of islands that Frederick William Traill-Burroughs, was encompasses the unique heritage of Orkney. From the Stone Age to the present, the seas designed by the architect David Bryce and have brought to Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre a blend of peoples who have left a calendar of finished in 1876. Not open to the public. their lives for all to see. 3 R.S.P.B. Reserve: A moorland reserve with With over 166 sites of archaeological interest and an important crofting history, the three a long and a short walk (a separate leaflet is islands provide as rich a spectrum of settlement as can be found anywhere in Northern available). Europe. The approach by modern car ferry provides the visitor with a first and most impressive 4 Taversoe Tuick: A rare two-storied cairn. memory of the islands. Rousay, the largest of the group is an unusually hilly island scarred by 5 Blackhammer Cairn: An easily accessible glacial terracing. It contains some of the richest and best preserved monuments in the North stalled cairn.

Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre 22 Rousay, of Scotland and in the west the ‘Great Ship of Death’, as Midhowe has been called, lies along a famous route of cairns and brochs. They are freely open to the public, enabling the visitor 6 Knowe of Yarso Cairn: The highest situated of the famous Orkney tombs with to wander through 5000 years of history. The Trumland Orientation Centre/Visitors’ Centre spectacular views out over Eynhallow Sound and Waiting Room contains detailed information and interpretation of many ancient sites and south towards Orkney Mainland and as well as natural history, modern and historical Rousay. Much of Rousay has been officially Hoy. designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The northwest coast in particular has a 7 Westness House: Historic laird’s house range of exciting cliff formations as well as a rich variety of wild flowers. Special seaspray- (17th century). Private house, not open to covered soils harbour a wide range of plants. the public. The uninhabited island of Eynhallow with its twelfth century monastic settlement can be 8 Westness Walk: Described as the most reached from Rousay by boat. It’s an island of beauty, mystique and legend with spectacular important archaeological mile in Scotland tidal roosts on either side. it spans settlements from the first Stone On Wyre, according to the , Kolbein Hruga, the giant Cubbie Roo of legend, Age settlers, the Pictish Iron Age, the Viking built the castle here about 1150 and it is the oldest dated square keep castle in Scotland. invaders, the period of the Earls and the Close by the castle is the beautifully preserved St. Mary’s Chapel which was founded either troubled crofting times (separate leaflet available). by Kolbein or his son Bjarni, at the time. 9 & Cairn: A fine example of The Norse church of St Magnus on Egilsay stands silhouetted against the sky, a constant a fortified dwelling built during the Bronze/ reminder of the Vikings and their heritage which still lives on in the farm and place names of Iron Ages; the Stone Age cairn is the largest the islands. Egilsay secured its place in history when in 1117 Earl Magnus met his cousin Earl known of its kind and is protected by a Hakon to discuss peace terms. Hakon came with evil intent and had Magnus murdered. modern building.

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P.O. 13 Quandale 14 Leean 15 Viewpoint Kierfea Danger Hill Cliffs Twelve Scabra Head 10 Hours • Shop and Tower Picnic Area Old EGILSAY Manse ROUSAY School 16 9 18 Ward Muckle Hill Water Community P.O. Church 17 8 Peerie Water Eynhallow 27 Blotchnie 26 Fiold 7 Knitchen 25 Hill 3

6 Doctor 5 4 2 1 Restaurant, Crafts, Bike Hire = WALKS Hotel Hostel 19 and Campsite P.O. 24 21 22 WYRE Ro-ro to Tingwall • Wyre Heritage 10 Quandale Viewpoint: A landscape frozen 23 Centre during the Clearances with traces of runrig 20 farming and the ruins of Tofts, the oldest- known two-storied building in Orkney. 11 Wasbister Loch: This attractive loch is the 17 Cenotaph: Erected in 1938 it marks the spot site of two crannogs or Iron Age fortified where Earl Magnus was murdered. settlements built on artificial islands. 18 R.S.P.B. Reserve (Three Sections): 23 Wyre Heritage Centre: Exhibition about 12 Saviskaill Beach: A sheltered sandy beach You may hear and possibly see the rare the life of Wyre, with photographs and with a nearby seal haul-out. Corncrake; here also are a large number memories of bygone years. Special sections 13 Green Gairsty: A rare example of the of breeding waders and meadows rich in on Cubbie Roo and Edwin Muir. Small craft ancient earth dykes found across the islands. wildflowers. area. 14 Leean Viewpoint: Panoramic views from 19 Loch of the Graand: A quiet place to watch 24 The Bu: Home for a time of Edwin Muir, the hillside across to Westray and the waders and seals. recognised as one of the great Scottish Atlantic. writers of the 20th century. 15 Faraclett Head Walk and Yetnasteen: This WYRE excursion covers several different habitats 20 The Taing: Ideal viewing place for both EYNHALLOW and early settlements and offers some Common and Grey seals. 25 Monastery: Remains of a beautiful 12th stunning views towards the outer isles. 21 Cubbie Roo’s Castle: The stronghold of the century religious settlement. Viking chieftain was built around the year 26 The Lodge: Designed by the architect EGILSAY 1150. Lethaby this building is the base for a 16 St Magnus Kirk: One of only two 22 St Mary’s Chapel: Beautifully preserved long-term research project studying Fulmar remaining examples of the distinctive round chapel founded by either Cubbie Roo or his Petrels. towered churches built by the Vikings. son Bjarni who was Bishop of Orkney. 27 Monkerness: Three prehistoric houses. Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre 24 settlements. early and habitats different several covering route new exciting an is Walk Head Faraclett bought inthecraftandjewelleryshops. raid around 750AD. It is now in the National a Museum in Edinburgh on but silver obtained replicas can be been have may and origin Viking in Celtic a be to of thought is grave It Westness. the at woman in 1963 in found was Brooch Westness the relic, spectacular most from Orkney forever.disappeared Earl Paul was hunting otters which are still found and along this shore. Rousay’s Asleifson Swein by kidnapped was Hakonson Paul Earl area this In the periodofEarlsandtroubledcroftingevictions. spans settlements from the first Stone Age farmers, the Pictish IronScotland’. Age, thein VikingIt invaders, mile archaeological important ‘most the as described been has long, mile a of Eynhallow Sound dating from the Bronze/Iron Age. The Westness Walk, which is just over shore the along built dwellings fortified of range a of best the Broch, Midhowe is by Close protected byitsownspecialbuilding. is which cairn stalled known largest the Midhowe, is Head Scabra at cliffs the by and cairns stalled both Yarso, and Blackhammer cairn; two-storied unusual most a Tuick, Taversoe - On Rousay, along the west road from the pier, four well-preserved burial cairns can be visited from thelandowner. but many more lie on privately owned land and permission for access should first be sought accessible and signposted are preserved best The Scotland. 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TO and FROM Egilsay and Wyre. Customers are requested to make advanced book A = On request TO travel, except for travel on Monday which must be made by 0900 on Monday. and FROM Egilsay and Wyre. Customers are requested to make advanced bookings by 1200 on the day of B = On request TO on Saturday. travel, except for travel on Saturday or Sunday which must be made by 1115 Tingwall Office during In the event of an urgent need for “on request” sailings outside of the above please contact the Company’s normal office hours. – please check before works there may be distruptions to this service Due to essential maintenance IMPORTANT: travelling. NOTES: Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre Rousay, 26 September 2010 Effective from 2 May until Eynhallow (95 passengers ferry m.v. The modern roll-on/roll-off Egilsay and Wyre and 9 cars) serves the historic islands of Rousay, Terminal on a daily basis. Bookings should be made at the Tingwall e: [email protected] 751360, in Evie on the Orkney Mainland. t:/f: 01856

1630 1728 1755 1849 0810 0810 0835 1030 1030 1057 1335 1402 1445 1512 – – – – 1710 1737 1805 1830 0930 1028 1035 1129 0745 0807 0810 0850 0935 1030 1030 1057 1335 1402 1445 1512 1520 1600 1610 1635 1710 1734 1823 1850 Valid from 2nd June, 2010 Valid correct at time of going to print Tingwall (ferry) Tingwall (ferry) Stromness STC Stromness STC Tingwall (ferry) Tingwall (ferry) Kirkwall KTC Kirkwall KTC Tingwall (ferry) Tingwall (ferry) Kirkwall KTC Kirkwall KTC Tingwall (ferry) Tingwall (ferry) Kirkwall KTC Kirkwall KTC Tingwall (ferry) Tingwall (ferry) Kirkwall KTC Kirkwall KTC Tingwall (ferry) Tingwall (ferry) Kirkwall KTC Kirkwall KTC Kirkwall - Tingwall (ferry) Stromness - Tingwall (ferry) every timing point for the remainder of the journey. Monday-Friday Saturday and from the terminal may run up to 15 minutes through Rousay Tours and Taxis Rousay Tours all year round - 7 days a week Booked tours will be met on arrival of the 10:40 ferry from Tingwall. Our tour circles the island stopping at archaeological and scenic/wildlife sites Midhowe and Knowe which include Saviskaill Bay, lunch at one and allows time for a picnic of Yarso, arranged for departure finishes as of the sites. Tour of the 15:20 or 17:30 ferry to Tingwall. Booking essential for both tours and lunches. 169364 m: 07786 821234 Maguire t: 01856 Paddy - e: [email protected] www.rousay tours.co.uk £5.00 (does not Prices: Adult £16.50 - children Tour include ferry fare). Picnics Lunches. Gourmet: £6.50 - Standard: £5.00. Rousay Bus Service service, every Thursday. On request public transport 821360. Bookings required. t: 01856 www.aroundrousay.co.uk/bus, e: [email protected] This service will wait up to 15 minutes for a ferry connection KTC = Kirkwall Travel Centre • STC = Stromness Travel Centre = Stromness Travel Centre • STC = Kirkwall Travel KTC Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Egilsay - visiting groups can arrange to Community hire Hall Egilsay and facilities t: 01856 821303 [email protected] or e: Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Sanday

. . . History on your doorstep Points of interest 1 Elsness-Quoyness Chambered Tomb: Maps of Sanday in the 1700s show a much smaller island than at chambered tomb, at least 2000BC, one of Orkney’s archaeological showpieces. present, suggesting that the sea-driven sand may have joined up It has a main chamber, six cells and served a whole community. Admission free, open all

Sanday 26 a series of smaller isles. year. 2 Cata Sand: Tidal sandy bay flanked by a The attractive island of Sanday is the largest of the North Isles of Orkney and, as the name unique series of spectacular dunes. Waders suggests, its most outstanding features are the sweeping bays with their white sandy and Common Seals can be seen here and in beaches. nearby Newark Bay. Lying nearly 15 miles northeast of Kirkwall, access by air and sea is comfortable and speedy. 3* Tresness Farm – Horse Engine House: Sanday is a peaceful place, which requires time to savour its gentle charm. You can fish for Nineteenth century engine house with trout in the lochs or wander the beaches or eight way-marked walks, visit archaeological sites hexagonal pyramidical roof. A horse turned or watch the basking seals. Sanday offers unlimited opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts machine, which drove a threshing-mill, in an both professional and amateur. You can watch fishing boats at Kettletoft, or farmers tending adjoining barn. their fields in the long, light days of summer. You may gather your own thoughts and 4 Tresness – Wasso Broch and Chambered impressions in one of the island bars among the friendly and interested local folk. The island Tomb: Part of the wall of the broch can has a swimming pool and community centre adjoining the school as well as a nine-hole be seen and at the end of the Ness lies an golf course. Sanday has two hotels a hostel and several bed and breakfast and self-catering unexcavated tomb. facilities. 5 Bay of Lopness – Wreck of German Destroyer: At low tide the remains of WW1 Look for the “Visitor Trail” signs as you explore the island. destroyer B98 which went ashore in 1919 can be seen; Picnic site and information Wildlife board. The coastline of the island gives easy access to one of Sanday’s principal wildlife attractions 6 Start Point – Lighthouse: First tower – seals. Common Seal pups can be seen swimming at Otterswick in June and Grey Seals are was erected in 1802; in 1806 it was fitted born on secluded beaches in November. Another delight of the beaches are the shells – the with the first revolving light in Scotland by Cowrie (Grottie Buckie) and the Faroese Sunset being two favourites. Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson. Visited by Sir Walter Scott More elusive are Sanday’s otters but the alert will find their tell-tale tracks – five toes and a in 1814 the tower was rebuilt in 1870 trailing tail - in the sand and their ‘spraint’ or droppings on prominent knolls or rocks. and subsequently painted with distinctive Sanday boasts all the seabirds, terns and waders found elsewhere in Orkney. Vagrant birds vertical black and white stripes. such as Hoopoe, Red-Breasted Flycatcher, Ortolan and Little and Pine Buntings have all been 7 Lettan – War-time Radar Station: seen in recent summers. Remains of part of the 1940 air-defence chain up the east coast of Britain. Archaeology Around 4000BC farmers were settling here, attracted by the light sandy soils, which were easy to cultivate. Great stone tombs were erected, Quoyness being among the finest. The group of hundreds of prehistoric mounds at Tofts Ness is one of the most important funerary landscapes in Britain. Sanday offered the best conditions in Orkney for arable farming, reflected in the extraordinary density of prehistoric, Viking Age and later settlement. This wealth is indicated by Medieval taxation rolls which valued Sanday land higher than elsewhere in Orkney. Rich farmsteads usually remain in occupation for thousands of years resulting in massive accumulations of successively deserted buildings and midden deposits several metres thick. Pool was a major excavation site in the 1980s when a succession of Neolithic, Pictish and Viking-age deposits was revealed. Such accumulations have also created the remarkable ‘farm mounds’, little hills, almost entirely composed of man-made material, striking features of the flat landscape of Lady parish. In 1991 a spectacular Viking-Age find was made near Scar in Burness. This boat burial contained three human skeletons richly endowed with ornaments, household goods and weapons. Such an ostentatious funeral could only have been staged by a family of enormous wealth. Intriguingly, Sanday folklore speaks of a fantastically rich individual once having lived at Scar. With the exception of Quoyness Chambered Cairn all the archaeological sites are under grass. Archaeology leaflet available locally. start point lighthouse - roderick thorne 27 Sanday 6 Start Point 11 = WALKS 7 North Loch tresness, sanday - roderick thorne tresness, 10 8 9 35 5 ’s Rock Craft Shop Ayre’s Orkney Angora Craft Shop Sanday Ranger Hotel Kettletoft Meals Rooms and Veg. Backaskaill Tea Belsair Hotel Neolithic Settlement. Cross Kirkyard, Lady Kirkyard and Burness Kirkyard: Ruins at Cross date from the 16th century but probably stand on the site of a Viking settlement. Rock: Hostel, Camp Site, Craft Shop Ayre’s Chip Shop. and Take-away Rooms and Vegetarian Backaskaill Tea Restaurant. Hotel: lunches & teas. Kettletoft Belsair Hotel: lunches & teas. Office. Sanday Ranger’s Sanday Golf Club: Nine hole “ecological” golf course. Visitors welcome. Golf Course: Orkney’s Sanday Peedie Visitors by answer to Donald Trump. arrangement. Meur Burnt Mound. Artist Studio. Carolyn Dixon’s

Sanday Visitors’ Trail 29 15 33 31 30 32 26* 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 * Social History Sites 33 Golf Course 3 4 2 Cata Sand 12 Abandoned 19c Village Jetty Whitemill Bay Otterswick 32 13 • Shop • Petrol • P.O. • Doctor Lady Sty Wick 27 15 14 1 36 Airport 28 School Scar – Nineteenth Century Westove Scar – Nineteenth Century Westove Estate House: Extensive house, steadings and garden wall indicate the size and importance of this estate. Close by are the remains of a circular stone windmill used for grinding meal. Holms of Ire – St Colm Chapel and Wreck: On Inner Holm are the remains of a chapel while Outer Holm is where the steam Hastie’ was wrecked in 1939. trawler ‘Alex Burial Mound. Rethie Taing: Viking Graves. Ness of Brough: Pagan constructed of random rubble with slated roof. Early Settlements. Pool: Generate electricity SSE Wind Turbines: for the grid and a community fund for the island. otters can occasionally be Loth Terminal: seen, wind turbines. Stove: (unfortunately no access to building) Ruined buildings of l9th century industrialised ‘model farm’ with steam engine house, red-brick chimney and boiler- house. Holms of Spurness: A favourite breeding site of the Grey Seal, which pups in October. 16

30 16 17 18 19 20* Boloquoy Mill: Early 19th century meal mill 21 22 23 24* 25 31 34 27 Kettletoft • Shop • Hotel • Petrol Office • Post • Public Toilet Shop 18 Holms of Ire 19 17 28 Bea Loch 0 1 2 Km 29 Backaskaill Bay 20 21 26 24 22 Dominique Cameron’s Artist’s Studio: Artist’s Dominique Cameron’s Sandquoy. – boat hire on North Loch. Tofts Northwaa – Site of Special Scientific Interest: Botanically this area of shallow lochans and wet machair is very rich. swans and migrants breeding ducks, Waders, can all be seen. Ness – Prehistoric Funerary Tofts Complex. and Seals. Otterswick – Waders Ortie: Abandoned l9th Century Crofting Arranged in a remarkably long Township straight ‘kloss’, the village at one time housed more than 60 people. Orkney Angora: Craft Shop Scar: Viking-Age Boat Burial. 25 scar plaque - orkney museums and archive

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A - Vehicles must be booked before 1430 hrs on Saturday. A - Vehicles must be booked before 1600 hrs the day before sailing. B - Vehicles All other vehicle bookings must be made at least one hour before the departure from Kirkwall. NOTES: 0911 1611 1611 1023 Arr Kirkwall Arr Kirkwall Dep Dep 1549 0857 0953 1549 for one to six people, half TUESDAYS MONDAYS Arr Arr - based at Ayre’s Rock. Contact Gareth Contact Rock. Ayre’s at based - – Ayre’s Rock and Belsair. – Ayre’s Point 1544 0852 0949 1544 pick up and drop off from and to any point any to and from off drop and up pick 1530 0830 0935 1530

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Other Services 600221 Doctor t: 01857 600238 Nurse/midwife - t: 01857 600429 Minister - t: 01857 600346 Airfield Hut - t: 01857 600227 Piermaster - t: 01857 Sanday website: www.sanday.co.uk Rock. Allan, Ayre’s Association: Paul Sanday Tourism e: [email protected] 600410. t: 01857 w: www.sandayorkney.co.uk 600795. Healthy Living Centre. t: 01856 Ayres Rock Sanday Tours, 600410. optional; t: 01857 lunch day or full day tours, Sanday Car Hire, from £25 per day, discounted rates 600410. available. Ayres Rock t: 01857 Tour, Cycle Recreation 600410. Rock t: 01857 Ayres on Sanday. Backaskaill Vegetarian Tea Rooms serving sandwiches, afternoon tea, light lunches and all snacks, homemade. (booking meals evening for available restaurant Upstair required). Swimming pool community and school with play park fitness opposite. See shop notices for opening times. suite adjacent to Nine-hole golf course; clubhouse. small charge; notice Sea fishing, enquire locally. on Craft shop trail. Children’s Play Park adjacent to School/Community Hall. Cricket practice in May and June at 6pm - all welcome. Wednesdays on Mondays and Fishing on North Loch (boat hire from Tofts). Internet Access Centre Heritage 600769. t: 01857 LDO, Ellis, Churches Cross Kirk, a.m. Sunday service 11.30 Roman Catholic Church, Saville a.m. Sunday service 10.00 Dominique Cameron’s Artist’s The Studio, Studio, Sandquoy. Orkney landscapes, Sandquoy, Dominique Cameron, viewing by appointment. t: 01857 600444. e: [email protected] Working Landscape Studio - paintings and prints by Carolyn Dixon. Small range of fine artcards for sale. Open Kirkhall, materialsSanday. most days or ring and 600282. to arrange. t: 01857 Shapinsay

. . . The Viking sanctuary Archaeology On the archaeological front Shapinsay has Dealing with the sometimes mischievous, even malevolent, its share of mounds, cists, underground structures and brochs, partially or totally Orkney fairy folk in centuries past was always a problem and each unexcavated. Burroughston Broch, which island had one or more fairy doctors. In Shapinsay, according the dates back to the Iron Age was excavated in the 1860s and is one of the finest examples tradition, one such 19th-century ‘trowie doctor’ could be seen in Orkney. Open throughout the year there is Shapinsay 30 dancing and flapping his arms by night on a hilltop. The tiny folk a small car park at the site. Please remember that almost all other did not, alas, make themselves visible on these occasions. antiquities are on privately owned land and permission to visit must be sought. The The green and fertile island of Shapinsay lies a pleasant 25-minute crossing by ferry from careful visitor is always welcome. Kirkwall. The MV Shapinsay, commissioned in 1989 operates a regular service throughout the day. As you sail out of the shelter of Kirkwall Bay, old gun emplacements can be seen along the Points of interest Point of Carness while on the left lies Thieves Holm. Tradition has it that this little isle was 1 Balfour Castle: Victorian castle built around home to banished thieves and witches but now it is the haunt of Cormorants, Kittiwakes the existing house of Cliffdale. and seals. 2 The Douche: Dates from the mid 19th Crossing The String, the deep water exit from Kirkwall Bay, the Victorian turrets of Balfour century. Reputedly used at one time as a salt Castle loom ahead. To the right is the uninhabited island of with its automatic water shower and is topped with a doo’cot. lighthouse. 3 Balfour Village: Formerly called Shoreside Approaching Shapinsay Pier and ro-ro terminal the scene is one of warm stone colours of it was built in the late 1700s as home for traditional drystane walls and the pleasing symmetry of the village street. Balfour village workers on the Balfour estate. was built in the late 18th century as a home for smiths, carpenters and masons employed 4 The Smithy: Originally the village smithy on the Balfour estate. with a sail loft above. Now the heritage Much further back in time the calm waters of Elwick Bay echoed to the bustle of the centre, craft shop and restaurant. 100-vessel Viking fleet of King Hakon which sheltered here in 1263 before setting off for the 5 The Gatehouse: Former estate entrance . to Balfour Castle and residence of the gatekeeper. 6 Gas House: All that remains of former gas Landscape works; dates from the mid l9th century. Shapinsay is low-lying with its highest point being Ward Hill at 210 feet (64 metres) from

where on a clear day a breathtaking view of almost all the other Orkney isles is possible. The 7 School – Community Centre – Playing Fields - Childrens’ Playground. island is six miles (10 km) at its longest and in common with most of Orkney the island is made up of Middle Old Red Sandstone. 8 Elwick Mill is a former corn mill now in the process of conversion restoration. A Interesting features of the island are its storm beaches or as they are known locally ‘ayres’ solid stone constructed building built in a name rooted in the Old Norse meaning a strip of sea water completely shut off from the 1893 and last used as a corn mill in the ocean by narrow necks of land. Look for these at Vasa Loch, Lairo Water and for the natural fifties. Future proposals are for a pottery process near completion at the Ouse. workshop and gallery on the ground floor, living accommodation on first and second floors and restoration of the mill workings and wheel. A temporary pottery workshop and studio is in the original single storey mill dating back to the 17th century which is situated next to the large mill. Shapinsay clay is now being used for certain items and is a rich firing terracotta clay. Visitors are welcome to see the goods being made. Open 10 - 4.30. Closed some Mondays. 9 , RSPB Reserve: A hide overlooks this wetland reserve giving spectacular views. The reserve is home to many breeding birds including pintails and other ducks, waders, black headed gulls and the secretive water rail. In winter hundreds of ducks are joined by whooper swans and greylag geese. seals near to burroughston broch - drew kennedy 31 Shapinsay 0 1 2 Km 17 Burroughston Broch 13 15 Caves Bay of Linton shapinsay pier and village - drew kennedy shapinsay pier and village - drew 16 14 18 stones on the beach. Origin unknown but traditionally associated with Norse god ‘Odin’ or ‘Woden’. and the Ouse: Examples Lairo Water Easily of sea water enclosed by ‘ayres’. accessible for walking and birdwatching. The Galt: Good walk, bird life and seals sometimes visible. Access by prior arrangement please. t: 711350. Gun Emplacements: Former battery used in II. War World Loch: Third example of water enclosed Vasa Good site for birdwatching. by an ‘ayre’.

12 20 21 22 23 Ward Hill 20 = WALKS 19 11 Veantro Bay Veantro Linton Chapel: Probably dates from 12th although little remains at ground century, said that a lintel from the chapel level. It’s farm nearby a on byre a building in used was in the early l900s. The lintel was promptly cattle returned when two of the farmer’s were discovered hanged in the byre. Broch of Burroughston: Archaeological site excavated in the 1860s. Good point for viewing seals. Quholme: Birthplace of American writer father. Irving’s Washington Stone: Large black stone lying Odin’s on beach below tide line. (6’6” x 4’ 6” ) noticeably different from surrounding Castle Bloody: Chambered Cairn; origin of only name unknown. Stands on Shapinsay’s remaining heather moorland, an ideal site for birds and wildlife. 16 17 18 19 15 Doctor Mill Dam RSPB Reserve 8 9 21 Bird Hide 10 6 7 5 4 3 22 2 Shop P.O. 23 1 Ferry to Kirkwall Helliar Holm: Uninhabited with automatic lighthouse. Contains broch, chapel site and cairn. Old Church & Kirkyard: First church on the site dated from 1559. Present building and the churchyard was constructed in 1802 contains the Balfour family burial site. Bay of Sandgarth: Sandy beach. Including views of ruins, Interesting Walk: bird life and rock formations such as the ‘Foot of Shapinsay’. Standing Stone: Megalithic monument known as Mor Stein.

10 11 12 13 14 Shapinsay 32 6000 acres. Now all the farms are owner-occupied with modern steadings and the latest equipment alongsidesomecroftingactivityintraditionalOrkney stonesteadings. the and steadings modern with owner-occupied are farms the all Now acres. 6000 the 26 years between 1848 and 1874 the area under cultivation went from 700 acres to over the under 1850s the guidance in of Col. David ‘improvers’ Balfour who completely the changed the face of of farming on activities the island. In the from result These roads. straight and fields ten-acre square its air,is the from obvious Shapinsay,most of feature A Britain. for further fattening and frequently go on to win prizes at major agricultural shows through over exporting lamb, annually.sheep 2000 over and and cattle 1500 farms to mainly go animals These beef quality in specialise is. farms island small cultivated and intensively medium this Shapinsay’s lush and green how notice immediately will Visitors The land A restaurantandcraftshoparehousedinthesamebuilding. island’shistory.the to relating artefacts and photographs,documents of display impressive and fascinating a Smithy,has the village, in Balfour located Centre, Heritage Shapinsay The Heritage centre his deaththeyalsoacquiredthecastle.BalfourCastlehasjustcomeundernewownership. no leaving 1961 heirs. He had in already sold the 830 died acre farm of Balfour Balfour Mains to the Zawadzki Ligonier family and on Hubert David until castle the occupied Balfours 1560. By 1790 the Balfours were on the farm at Elwick and owned a large part of the island. in Orkney of bishop the from charter a in Balfour Gilbert to land church of gift the Orkney by was in estates Balfour the of foundation the and in originated family Balfour The Balfour castle with wildflowers. In spite of considerable cultivation in summer Shapinsay’s verges and waysides are carpeted at theOuse,LairoWater andVasa Loch,thecraggyeastcoast. island’sthe observing for places Best viewed. be can colony otter an includes which wildlife Mill Dam on the west side of the island. the From overlooking hide here a many built recently species R.S.P.B.has The of quarters. abundant nesting close at birds seen locally and be wildfowl can the waders of Most Skua. 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- Vehicles must be booked before 1600 hrs the day before sailing. All B - Vehicles must be booked before 1430 hrs on Saturday. A - Vehicles the departure from Kirkwall. other vehicle bookings must be made at least one hour before No Show Charges - All cancellations must be made not less than 24 hrs before the intended da apply. with the other * Slight alterations may be made to these sailings on a few Sundays in June, July and August to allow connections ships - details will be advertised by separate notices. NOTES: Shapinsay 26 September 2010 Effective from 2 May until conservatory restaurant - Work in progress. This small This progress. in Work - Balfour Village. A meal out with out meal A Village. Balfour service Sunday 11am from May to May from 11am Sunday service Painting Painting holidays and courses. Other Services MV Charles Ann for Sea Fishing, Diving and t/f: 01856 Shapinsay. Island Mr Harvey Groat, Housebay, Trips. Mobile 07884470600. 711254. Hilton Farmhouse, Special 2 night all inclusive package bed with and dinner, breakfast and farmhouse tour fare lunch. (Extra nights at a reduced rate) sharing a twin or double room. with cultural. two and scenic Historical, Shapinsay. of tours Guided Bird and wildlife Catherine t: included. refreshments watching and lunch transport, with experienced guide, 01856 711239, e: [email protected] www.hiltonorkneyfarmhouse.co.uk Guided tours of Shapinsay. Tour with an accredited, insured STGA guide my are tours bespoke and photographic history, natural - general, historical, Group tours and shore excursions arranged - speciality. farming, Castle Balfour of Tours details. more for website my see contact please - available sometimes are gardens its and me for up-to-date arranged information. - Complete use holidays Shapinsay all as of Orkney - your it can base be done. to please For contact more Nic: explore information e: [email protected], www. tourshapinsay.co.uk, t: or text or 01856 711734 07717 374677. Tours & Visits Tours with panoramic sea view. Serving quality food with own made or local produce. Wi-fi access. Open all Bookings year lunches. light and homebakes coffees, teas, for preferred for lunches, suppers Charter boat available for evening meals. Please phone and evening meals. 01856 711239, e: [email protected] www.hiltonorkneyfarmhouse.co.uk Balfour Village. Office, Mrs S. Sinclair, Post 711300. t: 01856 Restaurant, Smithy The a difference; lunches, evening meals and a’ la carte Relaxed in specialities. food Sea restaurant. licensed stylish lunches or an 711722. t: 01856 evening cruise. Bookings advisable. Pat Hazzledine – Sept, 12 noon the rest of the year. 711284. Resident Doctor t: 01856 711346. Healthy Living Centre. t: 01856 Museum Farm Headgoe privately-owned museum houses farm machinery and agricultural implements, including a Mill from 1950. Interpretation material tells the unique restored Leslie story of Shapinsay Agriculture spanning two centuries, through the history of one farm and the people who lived and worked there. Open Sundays to 12-6pm September. Admission May Free, donations welcome. t: 711321. 01856 General Merchant, T. Sinclair, Balfour village, licensed 711300. petrol, calor gas. t: 01856 grocer, Hilton Farmhouse, Licensed www.shapinsay.biz 711263, t: 01856 e: [email protected]. Scotland, of Church Farm of Garth. Rare farm breeds and Open organic daily from 1 wool. June to 30 September. Guided farm tours also available on Nickie contact or www.farmofgarth.co.uk see details by prior arrangement. 711350. 928885 or 01856 07880 Further Stronsay

5 Mill Bay: Nestling within this horse-shoe . . . All arms and legs shaped bay is one of Stronsay’s finest sandy beaches overlooked by a variety of grassy Some of the bristles from a 55-foot ‘sea monster’ which came slopes, low cliffs and sand dunes which are home to a diverse flora of mosses and ashore on Stronsay in 1808 were kept as a curiosity by Lord Byron. flowering plants. Scientific opinion name the creature as a basking shark but others 6 The Muckle Water: The Meikle or Muckle Water as it is known locally is one of Stronsay 34 hae their doots. Stronsay’s largest freshwater lochs where bird and plant life abound. Merganser and Shoveler Duck are found and it’s an excellent Stronsay is about seven miles long from north to south and is often described as being site for marsh plant communities. The loch “all arms and legs” resulting from the three larger bays which bite into the Island. It is a has been stocked with Brown Trout and the place which prides itself on its friendliness and tranquillity, welcoming walkers, cyclists and fishing is free. motorists alike. Low-lying, the highest point is Burgh Hill which is only 46 metres (154 feet) 7 Bluthers Geo and the Malme: Adjacent above sea level and the Island boasts several lovely sandy beaches. Along its east coast to the geo there is a natural swimming pool between Lamb Ness and Odiness is a magnificent cliff-coast which includes the famous Vat and the setting is ideal for a picnic. Nearby of Kirbister, a dramatic opening or “gloup” spanned by the finest natural arch in Orkney. on a stack called the Malme a grass-covered A nature walk in the southeast corner of the Island takes in the scenery and history of cliff, mound is an early Christian hermitage site. hill and bay. 8 Vat of Kirbister: This nature walk affords easy access to the Vat. Cliff scenery in the area is breathtaking – a must for every Birdlife visitor. But take care. From Whitehall, a Stronsay abounds with birds throughout the year and sea bird colonies can be found on the round trip of 10 miles, however, length of cliffs to the southeast and southwest of the island. The island’s fine loch and marshes are walk can vary to suit ability. havens for ducks and waders including Pintail ducks. The island is now known throughout 9 Tam’s Castle: On the summit of this stack is Europe as one of the best sites for rare migrants and several species new to Orkney have a hermitage ruin within the shelter of a high been recorded recently including Cretzschmar’s Buntin in 1998. Stronsay Bird Reserve is parapet wall. owned and run by bird artist John Holloway and his family. 10 Iron Age Fort: A small promontory fort dating from the Early Iron Age has a stone- The wild places faced rampart across the narrow isthmus. The moorland peninsula of Rothiesholm is purple with Heather and Bell Heather during the 11 Broch of Burgh Head: This is the largest of late summer and the wetter areas are dominated by Rushes, Sedges, Cotton Grass and Cross- Stronsay’s hermitage sites. Running along Leaved Heath. Burgh Hill on the other hand provides a fine example of northern maritime the landward side of the stack is a stone wall, the ‘Vallum Monasterii’, a symbolic heath. There are also many lochs and associated wetlands providing rich flora and fauna. barrier against the outside world. 12 Burgh Hill: This is part of the Nature Points of interest Walk and the area abounds with plant life including a variety of mosses and lichens. l Whitehall: The village took its name from a house built here 13 Lamb Ness & Lamb Head: This beautiful in the 1670s by Patrick Fea. The promontory, home to myriad seabirds, is also village is the terminal for the dotted with interesting archaeological sites roll-on, roll-off ferry service. including ‘Pict Houses’. At the neck of the isthmus the so-called Danes Pier, a natural 2 Lower Whitehall: Now almost rock structure said to be the site of a Norse deserted this little community harbour is a haven for seals. From Whitehall, was built to house the families a round trip of 12 miles. of herring fishermen. 14 The Pow: The pow or pool is a safe 3 Ayre of the Myres: This anchorage used by a local fisherman which beautiful sandy beach is ideal ebbs dry at low water. Along the track beside for a picnic, seal watching and the Pow is an unusual population of White swimming. Thistles and a large area of Patagonian Ragwort, a naturalised plant belonging to 4 Well of Kildinguie: Water Southern Chile and Patagonia. from this fresh spring located just below the high water 15 Lea-shun and the Sand of Crook: The mark, when taken, was reputed large Lea Shun loch attracts a large variety to be a cure for all known of breeding wildfowl and along the adjacent ailments except the Black beach can be found the lovely blue-flowered Death. Oyster plant. vat of kirbister - kerry scott 35 Stronsay 11 0 1 2 Km Lamb Head Odiness Point 13 12 10 9 7 8 whitehall village -moya mackenzie mcdonald whitehall village -moya mackenzie Odiness Bay of Housebay home to Orkney’s Monks, Monks, Stronsay: home to Orkney’s Papa witnessed the murder of Earl Rognvald by the supporters of Brusason in 1046 ; historic sites and Mound of the Celtic Cross, wildlife aplenty. memorial to the monks and hermits of the first two millennia who found on nearly pathless the in desert “their Isle Orkney every Access to the cross is possible and visits sea”. can be arranged with prior agreement from the owners. . Now owned by the Scottish : Now owned by the Scottish and is an important breeding Wildlife Trust and for Greylag site for Atlantic Grey seals Geese. Holm of Huip: Important breeding site in October and for Atlantic Grey Seals November. in in Wreck: A concrete barge built the early 1900s used to store coal to supply herring drifters. It sank in the 1930s and for many years local men ‘salvaged’ the coal from her in small boats in the dead of night. Moncur Memorial Church: This is the in 1955 only church and was built Island’s to a design by Edinburgh architect Leslie Grahame MacDougall. A large building of cruciform design, it is architecturally unique in Orkney while still retaining many of the traditional Orcadian features in its construction. Kirbuster

Airy 14 = WALKS 25 26 21 22 23 24 Everbay 2 Housebay Meikle Water South School 6 25 Lea Shun Holland 15 Millbank Mill Bay Tor Ness Tor 24 5 3 Shop Camp Barn 1 • School Memorial • War • Play Area • Stronsay Community Centre 4 Fish Mart, Interpretation Centre, Hotel, Shop, Cafe, Hostel, P.O., Toilets Doctor 23 Similar to Tomb of the Similar to Tomb Chambered Tomb: Eagles. Bay: A fine sandy stretch St Catherine’s with very low tides which make it a popular ‘spoot’ or razor fish beach; this edible shellfish is dug out of the sand. Access road to parking area and beach. chamber of the stalled type dated from 3000BC or earlier. Sandy Bank 26 20 • North School Bay Cemetery 19 20 Bay of Holland St John’s Hill Viewpoint Information Board Midgarth Huip St Catherine’s Bay Clestrain 16 Holm of Huip Air Field 22 Linksness Rothiesholm School Private track Windmill 19 Rothiesholm 21 18 Linga Holm Millgrip 17 Straenie Waterv Rothiesholm Head: Pronounced locally as Rousam Head this large tract of heather moorland attracts many breeding birds. Here, by tradition, crofters are afforded ‘Peat Rights’ and many backbreaking but happy hours have been spent on the Hill. Hillock of Baywest: A mound containing a broch tower and the broad platform conceals the remains of an extensive iron the north an eleongated age village. To mound just above the shoreline, an unexcavated site which contains a burial Rothiesholm Sand: On this beautiful sandy beach stretching to rarest over a mile some of Orkney’s the west shells can be found. To of the bay is an area of wet dune slack where a wealth of plants are located. 17 18 16 Rothiesholm Head Stronsay 36 profits forOrkney’s lairds. large providing and people 18th 3000 the some employing of was seaweed end of the processing the By century Stronsay. 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Bay the and Holm Linga Stronsay,Papa on out haul seals Common Auskerry. on and Huip come they ashore for when breeding and autumn can be the seen hauled during out numbers on Linga in Holm, the seen Holms of are Spurness, They population. British the of fifth a Grey seals were comparatively rare in Orkney during the 19th century but now form perhaps Seals 12th the from dates which Chapel Nicholas century hasbeenrecentlyexcavatedonPapa Stronsay. St the Also remains. archaeological in rich Stronsay,surrounding islands small being several interesting, the particularly Of is Auskerry Orkney’s earliestchamberedtombs, datingfrom3000BCorearlier. of one lies Baywest of Hillock the near and intact much very remain sites these Fortunately field systemsonStronsay. and settlements several of presence the revealed have investigations archaeological Recent Archaeology nearly 100 yearsbutwasfinallyautomatedin1961. for manned was lighthouse The 1867. 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Taxi and Drive Self Transport – grocery, general store, frozen food, frozen store, general grocery, – o h mud or mound the to ride boat free papa sound from stronsay - charles tait 37 Stronsay Transport links Stronsay Effective from 2 May until 27 September 2010 The services to Stronsay are carried out by the vessels m.v. Earl Thorfinn (190 passengers and 25 cars), m.v. Earl Sigurd (190 t: (01856) 872044 passengers and 25 cars) and m.v. Varagen (144 passengers and 32 cars). Canteen facilities are available on all vessels at modest prices. Bookings should be made at the Kirkwall Office: t: 01856 872044, f: 01856 872921, e: [email protected] See page 46 for occasional extra Sunday inter-island connections. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Kirkwall dep 0840A 0720B 0700B 0700B 0700B oystercatcher - charles tait Eday arr 0815 Services Eday dep 0830B Doctor – Dr G. McKay, Geramount House. t: 01857 Stronsay arr 1015 0855 0835 0835 0905 616321. 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Walks & Tours Kirkwall dep 1855A 1600 1620 1600 1600 1600 1600A Rothiesholm Walk. Coastal walk from the car park Eday arr 1715 1715 1715 1715 near Mount Pleasant to the back of the Bu. Eday dep 1730 1730 1730 1730 Vat of Kirbister and Nature Walk over Burgh Hill to Lamb Head. Stronsay arr 2030 1805 1755 1805 1805 1805 1735 Stronsay dep 1815 1805 1815 1815 1745A Leisure & Recreation Eday arr 1820 Two play area facilities suitable for children up to the Eday dep 1835A age of 12, one at Stronsay Community Centre and the other in Whitehall Village. Kirkwall arr 1950 1940 1950 1950 1950 Stronsay Swimming Pool – details of opening times available in local shops. A - Vehicles must be booked before 1430 hrs on Saturday. B - Vehicles must be booked before 1600 hrs the day before sailing. Stronsay Fish Mart. t: 01857 616386. All other vehicle bookings must be made at least one hour before the departure from Kirkwall. Interpretation Centre depicting the way of life on NOTES: Stronsay during the herring boom. 1) Vehicle check in times: 20 minutes before departure. Passenger check in times: 10 minutes before departure. Cafe – hostel also on site. 2) No Show Charges – All cancellations must be made not less than 24 hours before the intended date of travel or full charges may apply. 3) In order to accommodate certain local events these timetables will be subject to change. (See page 47). 4) For conditions of carriage of passengers and cargo see notices exhibited in the Company’s vessels, offices and premises. Transport links For full fares please enquire at Orkney Ferries Offices 01856 872494/873457

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. . . Queen o’ the isles Points of interest 1 St. Mary’s Medieval Parish Church, Westray is sprinkled with wonderfully atmospheric locations : This ruined church is one of two Middle Ages kirks in Westray; most of the for you to explore. Spectacular sea cliffs, sandy beaches, rocky structure dates from the 17th century but shores and undulating hills offer spirit-swelling locations for the south wall is a remnant of the original 13th century structure. Westray 38 Westray photographers, artists and lovers of empty places. 2 Noltland Castle: This fortress was erected in the second half of the 16th century by A voyage out along the old Viking sea route to Westray is an essential element in any Orkney Gilbert Balfour who held high office under adventure. Mary Queen of Scots. Here the unique flavour of Orkney’s island fringe can be experienced to the full. The exquisite 3 Links of Noltland Prehistoric Settlement workmanship and artistic talent of the ancient peoples we have encountered on other islands & Wild Flowers: During the late 1970s an is illustrated by the Westray Stone, a rock carving found in a tomb at Pierowall, the island’s extensive area of settlement was excavated largest settlement, in 1981. The spiral and lozenge design is the finest of its kind in Scotland on the Links. Houses and middens, now covered over, were contemporary with Skara and is permanently on display in the Westray Heritage Centre. Of the earliest Christian settlers Brae (3000BC). Sand dune and dune pasture the best evidence is again found in the lonely rock-stack or island hermitages such as at the supports Eyebright, Felwort, Cowslip and Castle o’ Burrian (also a marvellous place to see Puffins) and on the Holm of Aikerness. Sandwort - this site has been re-opened for The Orkneyinga Sagas, the tales of the Viking occupation of Orkney paint a vivid picture of further examination. Westray during the early 12th century and Westray families operating from power bases at 4 Knowe of Queena Howe: Deriving its name , Pierowall and Tuqouy played important roles in the political life of the isles. from the old Norse kvi ‘enclosure’ and haugr ‘mound’ this conspicuous mound probably Plant & animal life contains a broch tower which is surrounded by extensive settlement. Stonework can The western cliffs and hills behind support a rich variety of northern maritime vegetation. The be seen in the eroded shoreline. Nearby spray-sweep has created unusual clifftop salt marshes and behind this the maritime heath. excavation has exposed a settlement pre- Vikings are thought to have brought angelica to the island and it can still be found growing dating . (see 3 above). around Pierowall Bay. Seals, of course, are plentiful around Westray but whales, dolphins and porpoises are occasionally seen. Other attractions are the otter families and tell-tale tracks 5 Lochs – Breeding Wildlife and Waders: through rough vegetation will indicate the presence of the indigenous Westray vole. Westray’s two largest lochs, Burness, and Saintear are rich in breeding wildfowl and waders and are also popular with anglers Birdlife for trout fishing. Mute swans breed in both Noup Head cliffs are first port of call for birdwatchers. Huge numbers of nesting seabirds lochs and Whooper swans overwinter here. can be seen between April and July. It is also possible to see Peregrine Falcons on the island’s 6 : This lighthouse cliffs and Ravens successfully breed each year, raising their young in nests often built from was constructed in 1898 to warn ships off barbed wire. The rare corncrake with their characteristic call has been heard on summer the North Shoal. First lighthouse to use a evenings. Among the smaller birds the Wheatear can be seen skipping along the drystane system of mercury flotation in the revolving dykes. Puffins are a great attraction at the Castle of Burrian and at Noup Head. Gannet carriage. Automated in 1964. numbers have increased dramatically in recent years at Noup. 7 Noup Head R.S.P.B. Reserve: Cliffs extend here to five miles and the northernmost Industry section is the reserve which in terms of Westray is one of the most productive farming areas in Orkney with beef cattle a main number of breeding seabirds is second only to St Kilda. A 1978 survey revealed contributor to the island’s economy. Sea-faring is also deep rooted, a trait inherited from over 40,000 Guillemots, 1,200 Razorbills, the Norse ancestors and the island has developed a modern fishing industry which includes 1,000 Fulmars and almost 25,000 pairs of white fish trawling and creel fishing for crab and lobster. Velvet crabs provide a significant Kittiwakes. Gannets now breed here. contribution to the local economy and are exported to Europe. The modern factory at Gill pier exports processed crabs throughout Britain and Europe, and visitors are welcome to look 8 The Gentlemens’ Cave: Place of refuge around the facility. W. F. M. Brown is a family-run bakery at Gill Pier, which supplies daily for Orkney lairds who supported the bread and other baked products to local and mainland Orkney shops and also exports their 1745 uprising, said to be linked by an underground passage to Noltland Castle. shortbread, biscuits and cakes to shops further afield. Access is now too dangerous to visit. Westray’s tourist industry plays a vital part in the local economy, providing facilites for camping and caravans, one hostel, two hotels, several B&Bs and self-catering cottages. 9 Northwest Coast and North Hill: West- facing cliffs are very exposed; Thrift, Sea The Craft and Heritage Trail tempts visitors to explore the island and see the varied shops, Plantain, and Buck’s horn Plantain are galleries, jewellery makers, knitters and straw-backed chair making, returning to Pierowall abundant and immediately inland from the village to the newly enlarged Heritage Centre next to the Pierowall Hotel. cliffs nest Skuas and Arctic Terns. 39 Westray 17 0 1 2 Km 16 Rapness Ferry Terminal pierowall, westray - drew kennedy Rackwick Bay Start Bay of Tafts Skelwick from Kirbest to Noup Walk: Westray West nature at its best. Head, this walk displays hours. = 31/2 Estimated time to complete Quoygrew: archaeological site, seasonally now consolidated excavated in recent years, Considered to be one and open to the public. of Viking archaeology of the finest examples in Orkney. floating facilities and showers Pontoons: are situated at Gill Pier for use by visiting yachts etc. Knowe o’ Skea: archaeological site, seasonally excavated in recent years. Leaflets Information Point: Tourist and guidance on all aspects of Westray’s visitor services. Café serving light lunches, breakfasts and early evening meals. Local crafts for sale.

19 20 21 22 23 Bay of Swartmill 5 Loch of Swartmill 18 Bay of Cleat Bay of Cubbigeo = WALKS Hotel Bay of Brough 14 Airport 15 t Letto Sand Start Pierowall Ferry Westray) (to Papa Terminal 20 Mae Sand Bay of Pierowall 21 23 t 1 Castle o’ Burrian & Stanger Head: Precipitous rock stack was an early Christian hermitage; possibly the best place in the the isles to watch the comics of the cliffs, Puffins. No attempt should be made to climb the stack. Great care should be taken on these clifftops. Stanger Head is a favourite haunt of the entire range of Orkney’s seabirds. & Rusk Holm: Important breeding site for Grey Seals. Each autumn large numbers concentrate here to mate, Rusk Holm the pups being born in October. is inhabited by native sheep, descendants of the original sheep brought from Norway years ago. Visits are by the Vikings 1000 possible by arrangement locally. Holm of Aikerness: A good site to see Common Seals which pup in June, and home to 150 North Ronaldsay Sheep. 5 Hotel 16 17 18 Rackwick Loch of Saintear P.O. 22 10 3 Netherhouse 5 Golf 13 2 Loch of Burness 11 4 Fitty Hill Grobust 19 12 Bay of Noup 9 8 7

6 Heritage Centre: A permanent exhibition history, of Westray’s flora and fauna can be seen here next to the Pierowall Hotel. In addition to the permanent exhibition, each year sees a new exhibition on a specific local topic. Local crafts can be purchased; limited opening hours. Now has an extensive database of churchyards and houses and a growing genealogy section. rich maritime Fitty and Skea Hills: Very sedge-heath. Several of the plants found here are such as typically occur at high altitudes in mountain environments. The Primula Scotica can also be found. Bay of Kirbest: On this Sea Mayweed, Sea Campion and Scottish Lovage can be found. Knowe o’ Burristae Broch: This large mound contains a broch tower partly of the curved wall destroyed by the sea. Part is still standing and the entrance to a mural cell or passage can be seen. – Cross Kirk Medieval Parish Tuquoy Church and Norse Settlement including Cross Kirk is one of the best Heritage Walk: constructed churches in Orkney and a large Norse settlement lies to the west where massive walls are being exposed in the shoreline. A localised area of Bay of Tuquoy: saltmarsh occurs at the head of this large sandy bay.

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. . . Where oceans meet Points of interest 1 Beltane: The location of the community Travellers to Papa Westray come from the five continents for an co-operative shop, youth hostel and guest house; the heart of the island. experience which lasts only a couple of minutes. They want to fly 2 Church/Surgery & School: St Ann’s Centre, Church of Scotland and Doctor’s Surgery on the shortest scheduled air flight in the world between Westray and just along the road, the community and Papa Westray – a distance shorter than the main runway at school; third building in this complex is School Place, the Free Church school in use Heathrow which has been completed in less than a minute and is until 1877.

42 Westray Papa 3 The Water Mill: On an isolated headland, featured in the Guinness Book of Records. this building was last used for milling oats about 100 years ago. Remains of the Papa Westray, or Papay as it is known through the North Isles, is home to the oldest house undershot wheel and millstones can be seen. in northern Europe at the . Farmers, incredibly, were busy here before the 4 St Tredwell’s Chapel: On a small peninsula pyramids were built in Egypt. are traces of an Iron Age fortification and the walls of a Medieval chapel and beehive In the Dark Ages the island took on great religious significance and St Boniface kirk, one of cells . . . a place of pilgrimage as late as the the oldest Christian sites in the north of Scotland, was a pilgrimage site and missionary out 18th century. station. Now lovingly restored it is once again attracting visitors. 5 Bronze Age Landmarks: Between the Papay is famous for its birds and the North Hill is a top-rated . Airborne ruined farm of Cuppin and St Tredwell’s visitors who land on Westray en route for Papay will experience the shortest scheduled flight Loch the remains of a gairsty or treb-dyke, in the world – don’t blink or you’ll miss it (under 2 minutes). a Bronze Age boundary, can be traced. A second wall in the north of the island has While on the island you must visit the farm of Holland and its amazing complex of agricultural also been identified. buildings adjacent to Holland House which was the seat of the Traill lairds of Papay for 6 Bothican: A fine sandy bay close to the New three centuries. The farm includes a splendid mill tramp where horses provided the pulling Pier where the ferry from Kirkwall and the power. link service with Westray calls. In summer One of the farm workers’ bothies has been converted into a compact museum displaying a the area of machair is rich in orchids and fascinating range of artifacts from the island’s history including the parish handcuffs! other wild flowers. 7 Minister’s Flag: At one time the minister from Westray had to land here and walk below the high tide line to St Boniface kirk because the Traill laird would not let him on his land. The laird and the kirk were often at loggerheads. 8 Burnt Mound: Just to the east of Backaskaill lies a large, grass-covered knoll created by the accumulation of burnt stones which had been heated and immersed in tanks to cook meat. 9 Holland Farm: Formerly the home of the Traill family, lairds of the island for three centuries, this is perhaps the most extensive traditional steading in Orkney. It features a doo’cot, mill tramp and corn-drying kiln. Don’t miss John o’ Holland’s Museum. 10 Knap of Howar: Earliest standing house in Northern Europe. These well preserved buildings were occupied by neolithic farmers over 5000 years ago. 11 St Boniface Kirk: One of the oldest Christian sites in the North of Scotland. The old kirk, with stonework dating from the 12th century, has been restored in recent years. 12 Munkerhoose: Exposed on the shore below the kirk (see 11) are the remains of a settlement dating from the Bronze Age to the Medieval Period. st boniface kirk - charles tait 43 Papa Westray Holm of Papay 14 Fowl Craig 20 = WALKS 15 North Wick 16 Mull Head Bay of Burland Cott knap of howar - moya mckenzie mcdonald knap of howar - moya mckenzie 3 Nouster 13 Danger Blowhole North Hill 17 The Old Pier 4 Water Mill Water St Tredwell’s Chapel South Wick Toilet and Toilet Room Waiting 19 18 5 Remnant of Gairsty 16 2 Toilets P.O. t New Pier Loch of Saint Tredwell 6 1 Bay of Moclett Shop Bothican RSPB Warden 12 9 8 11 Airport Vestness 10 7 fowl craig - charles tait 0 1 2 Km

North Hill: A wild and windswept nature in reserve managed by the people of Papay conjunction with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Scottish Natural Heritage. There is a summer warden on this important site. Fowl Craig: A spectacular cliff nesting site. Care is required. Puffins may be seen April- occasionally first two weeks in August. July, famous Back from the cliff edge is Papay’s colony of Primula Scotica. South of Fowl Craig: As the land levels out to the south of Fowl Craig there is a huge area of sea-turned stones and remains of many small, walled enclosures or crues used for growing vegetables or penning geese. North & South Wick: Lovely bays of sparkling white sand and the best locations on the island for viewing the colony of Common and Grey seals which bask on the taings or tidal reefs. Cott: A number of fishing boats used to be beached here as can be seen from the keel marks on the stone and the unusually tall boat nausts or shelters in the banks. The Old Pier: The steamer from Kirkwall called here once a week before the New Pier It is now used by local was built in 1970. lobster boats and for access to the Holm of Papay. Nouster: Excellent examples of boat nousts. These can be traced all round the island shore indicating the presence of hundreds of boats in time gone by. One of the most The Holm of Papay: impressive chambered cairns in Orkney can be seen on this deserted isle, also a small stalled cairn. Boat hires available.

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island fringe. The spell will last a lifetime. will last The spell fringe. island Bus Operators, Westray, Orkney Westray, Bus Operators, M & J HARCUS 034289 • t: 01857 677758 034289 • t: 01857 Take one step beyond and visit Orkney’s enchanted enchanted visit Orkney’s and step beyond one Take Pierowall Bus Stop – Pierowall Hotel Car Park, although other pick-up points may be arranged. Non day-return passengers are advised to advised are passengers day-return Non pre-book departures from Pierowall. * Must be pre-booked. Contact: Kenneth Harcus • m: 07789 Harcus • m: 07789 Contact: Kenneth • • • Departure Times This service offers a connection between ferry arrivals/ departures at Gill Pier and Rapness via Pierowall village. Timetable is effective from the first Sunday in May until the last Monday in September Outwith these dates each year. the service operates on an ‘on- request’ basis. Westray Bus Westray Service Special Excursions 48 Orkney’s Inter-IslandAirService 3 2 1 For fulldetailsofallfaresand booking conditions callourreservationstaff at Special Ticketsavailableon www.loganair.co.uk to Kirkwall. and from journeys flight’s return same and outward the on available remain seats if departure of day the on booked be can trips other sightseer dates, and services all time On any reservations. at Loganair booked via be can This trip. included in the £39 fare for this exclusive certificate Parkwhisky highland of miniature commemorative a and a receive Passengers islands. two-minutre the between the flight including Westray, Papa and Westray to trip minutes a complete to 45 around and Papa take mid- and morning Kirkwall leave Westray Services Westray. between flight scheduled shortest world’s the on travel 17 on between to wishing those for August 26 and June flights Thursdays and extra Tuesdays operates Loganair ORKNEY SIGHT-SEER reservations. Loganair call or www.loganair.co.uk at website Loganair’s visit please services, available the of details For return. £20 or air services. Fares start from £16 one-way Loganair using Orkney of islands smaller A wide range of connections between the INTER-ISLAND SERVICES North RonaldsayandPapa Westray. whose in night one passengers of stay a include for journeys return fares £20 Islands special of offers Orkney Loganair with Council, conjunction In & PAPA WESTRAY NORTH RONALDSAY (01856) 872494/873457 [email protected] Kirkwall Airport. puffins -drew kennedy 49 Special Excursions/Conditions Morag Robertson The producers of this Development Officer OIC Thank you Leonard Bain Drew Kennedy McDonald Moya McKenzie Charles Tait Roderick Thorne the shapinsay at shapinsay slip - drew kennedy the shapinsay at shapinsay slip

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Tel. 01857 622206 - Mr J. Booth, Stackald, Eday 01857 Tel. hours, you can be dropped at the bird hide by Mill Loch to either 2 / 1 Passengers are requested to pay attention to safety announcements and/or notices. Passengers must occupants vehicle - sea at are they while vessels certain of decks vehicle on allowed not are Passengers be prepared to leave their vehicles as soon as they are parked on board. or Property. Vessels Smoking is not permitted on any of the Company’s Dangerous goods must be declared, and may be carried only by prior arrangement. Passengers, luggage, vehicles, goods and livestock are carried subject to the Conditions of Carriage of Orkney of Carriage of Conditions the to subject carried are livestock and goods vehicles, luggage, Passengers, offices and premises. vessels, Ferries as exhibited and available in the Company’s Vehicle lengths are charged as per manufacturers specification or overall length including towbars, bicycle overhanging roof rack items etc., where fitted, whichever is greater. racks, Vans which exceed the dimensions declared at the time of booking will be subject to a surcharge and may not be able to be accommodated on board. Accompanied dogs other than support dogs are restricted to certain areas on board. Dogs vehicles may but be passengers wishing left to in visit their animals during the voyage must be accompanied by member. a crew Varagen. All ferries have a disabled cabin and toilet facilities at deck level with the exception of m.v. Liberty is reserved to alter sailing arrangements as the necessities of trade may require. All fares may be subject to alteration. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that information in this brochure is correct at time of going to press, all information is subject to without notice. alteration (in whole or in part) Orkney Ferries accepts no liability for any inaccuracy in the information supplied. There are credit card facilities on board most vessels. Check with Company for details. No Show Charges: All cancellations must be made not less than 24 hours in advance or full apply. charges may www.orkneyferries.co.uk [email protected] ACCOMMODATION DISCLAIMER ACCOMMODATION Accommodation providers who are members of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme have been graded as part of the national scheme. Those (national booking line). businesses booked by telephoning 0845 22 55 121 may be of producers the and VisitOrkney directly. them contacting by booked be can Scheme Assurance Quality national the of members not are who providers Accommodation of accommodation listed. this brochure cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided or the quality All tours pre-booked. Minimum of 2 persons. Packed lunches available on request at time of time at request on available lunches Packed persons. 2 of Minimum pre-booked. tours All 622206. 01857 booking. Tel. Take this opportunity to and visit beaches the unspoiled beautiful island outstanding the of of Eday, with some see its will rich you where bird island, life the and around great driven be archaeology will sites You of interest. surround Eday. wonderful panoramic views of the many islands that the of end south the to you take will tour The arrives. ferry the when terminal the at you collect will minibus The point any at request on stop to happy be will We island. the round on then seals, the spot can we if see to island you proceeds tour the As interest. of point any or beaches the to down walk to time short a for or photos take to Eday. will be told many facts and interesting stories about At the end of your which tour, is approx 2 Monday - Wednesday - Friday • 3th May, 2010 - 27th August, 2010 2010 - Friday • 3th May, Monday - Wednesday Eday Minibus Tours Eday Minibus watch watch the water fowl or walk sites to or the at nearby archaeological the Eday Centre which contains Heritage we can drop you at any place of your choice. displays and information about the island. Alternatively, on the way calling to terminal, back and the taken ferry be you will collected the end of the afternoon Towards Stud where you can view in these at adorable the tiny ponies Pony at close quarters and hopefully see the new born foals. Liquid refreshments will be available at this point if required, before being taken to the ferry for your return trip to Kirkwall. 12yrs and under - (ferry fares not included in price) Fares: £12 Adults £9 Senior Citizens £8 Children Car hire also available. Bicycle hire, Taxis, Safety on Board • • • • General Conditions and Notes Orkney ‘by sea or by air our islands we share’

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take a ferry and explore . . . Our ferries operate between Orkney mainland and thirteen of the smaller islands. The sailings, mini cruises and tours give you easy access to the archaeological sites, the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. Please call us for full details.

Shore Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LG • t: (01856) 872044 • f: (01856) 872921 e: [email protected]

Fly Orkney’s air road to the isles and make a great North Isles Holiday really special!

Join one of our regular scheduled flights to Eday, North Ronaldsay, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray and Papa Westray and in minutes you can be on a magical island in a ‘world of its own’ – with some great sightseeing on the way! For full details of all our services call the people with over thirty years experience in serving the Orkney Isles. For Special Offers see page 48. Loganair (01856) 872494/873457 • [email protected]