The Islands of 2012 information and travel guide to the smaller islands of Orkney

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Approximate driving times From and to Ferry Terminals at: • Tingwall 30 mins • 20 mins From Stromness to Kirkwall Airport • 40 mins From Kirkwall to Airport • 10 mins

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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 Loganair 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 swans - charles tait

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ancient nickname which, over the years, of isles unfolds along the horizon? First of their name the Common Seal is now less has become very much a local identification all you are unlikely ever to have felt quite so widely found than the Grey Seal. tag. Now as you voyage around our island close to the natural world. Our islands are a As you walk the beaches these inquisitive chain, you have the opportunity to share feast for the senses. An opportunity for you creatures will follow a few yards offshore, these labels, to become an honorary Limpet to stock up on the feelgood factor for the skirmish in the surf or watch you lazily from or Gruillie Belkie. winter ahead as you get to know the locals, the skerries . 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); Selkies 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 St Magnus Cathedral 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 butterfly at moorfea - charles tait

85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 5 02/05/2012 08:07 with you long after leaving these shores. Please do not disturb them for they are all the Guillemots, Kittiwakes, Razorbills, Fulmars more beautiful in their natural surroundings. and Puffins populate the cliffs and rock It is also very easy to lose yourself in time stacks, on the heaths you’ll find Terns, Skuas, as you walk the shores or trek across the Ducks and Gulls galore. On the wetlands and moors. The greystone dwellings and tombs lochs look out for Ducks and Swans as well of our earliest settlers are dotted across as waders such as Redshank, Lapwing and the landscape; some excavated, others Snipe . The list is as merely green mounds lying tantalisingly long as the endless summer days which unexplored. These are places where the veil these birds occupy but listen carefully for between the physical and the spiritual world one very special soundbite - the rasping is at its thinnest . call of the corncrake, now one of ’s Erosion along the coast, for these are wild rarest birds . windswept islands in the depth of winter, From the impressive sight of a school of regularly exposes ancient settlement sites. kennedy puffins - drew 4 Out among the isles Look out for tumbled walls and flagstoned killer whales out in the Sound to the rustle birth, marriage and death, strange customs of the tiny stealing through the passages on your shore walks. and beliefs . A folklore as rich as any in long grass, you’ll very swiftly appreciate that Early Christian hermitage sites are found, Northern Europe. Some of the islands are the human population of these islands only usually perched precariously on top of small – struggling to make ends meet form part of a rich, living tableau. rock stacks in the most remote corners of with scarcely enough folk to fill a London There are plants too, charming in their our isles. These were selected in the Dark simplicity such as the , so Ages for their inaccessibility – please don’t double-decker – but they are busy places much smaller than you can imagine from attempt to climb them . for the islanders with frequent dances and the photographs. And these islands are filled with mystery and community activities. As an island guest you From the diminutive Primula Scotica to the romance. Countless legends are encountered will always find a welcome at such events; simple elegance of the Grass of Parnassus, of seal folk and sinister dwellers beneath just keep your eye on the notice boards in the wild plants flourish whether on the the hill, of pirates, sea monsters, trolls and the shops, post offices and at the air and moors, old stone dykes or on croft roofs and horned Vikings, of buried treasure, witches, ferry terminals and you’ll keep abreast of the maritime heath . lost cities and lands behind the fog, rites of social whirl .

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. . . Heart of the North Isles Points of interest 1 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 the pirate 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 giant’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 The great outdoors consists of a central chamber with four small compartments . In all seasons Eday offers a wealth of interest. Spring provides an abundance of birdlife. Below the sea cliffs of the Red and Grey Heads, Guillemots, Razorbills and Puffins dive into 6 Huntersquoy Chambered Tomb: This the clear waters in pursuit of darting fish while high above Fulmars ride the air currents, tomb had two chambers one above the other, reached by separate passages. The showing off their white wing flashes, Great Skua and Arctic Skua chase gulls and Arctic Terns only other example of this in Orkney is on until they drop their beakful of fish. Above the heather moors Short-eared Owls hunt their Rousay. prey and over oat stacks Kestrels hover, targeting unwary mice. 7 Braeside Chambered Tomb: The roof of A survey was taken in 1996 and Miss Elaine Bullard states that 120 species of wild plants this tomb has been removed and its centre were recorded . dug out but the internal layout can be made out. Seals & dolphins 8 Fold of Setter: A circular enclosure marked Both Grey and Common seals can be seen around Eday. The dog-like Common seal frequently by a low bank and protruding stonework hauls out at low tide along the east side of Calf Sound. If you visit Eday in June or July you some 90 metres in diameter. may see very dark newly-born Common seal pups on the shore or swimming with adults. The 9 Stone of Setter: Probably the finest heavier Grey seal can be seen anywhere around the coast and both species haul out on Seal prehistoric single standing stone in Orkney. Skerry at low tide. The elusive otter is also present in Eday. Though weathered this monolith is still over 15 feet high and is sited between the Bay of Calf Sound and Mill Loch. Ancient monuments 10 Mill Loch: This loch supports numerous The first settlers arrived in Eday some 5000 years ago. These early people were farmers and pairs of Red-Throated Divers, one of the their chambered tombs are the most notable monuments on the island. It is thought that densest concentrations of this species in the each of these tombs belonged to a small community and served as communal burial places. British Isles. Please use bird hide provided. There were various types of tomb in use over a long period from well before 3000 BC until Start of Eday Heritage Walk, information some time after 2000 BC. board . On the , the group of structures, including prehistoric houses, chambered tombs 11 Calfsound: Sea caves, cliffs, a sheltered and traces of field boundaries, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the British cove. Views of cormorant colony on the calf of Eday. Isles. Also on the Calf there are ruins of 17th century saltworks which are probably the best surviving examples of their type. 12 Estate Mill: Once used to grind corn for the island . Traditional skills 13 Chambered Tombs: Two well-preserved chambered tombs. Most interesting visible Evidence of the skills and crafts associated with Eday’s traditional way of life can still be aspects are the horns or spur-walls which found. Peat is a popular fuel on the island and is cut in early summer using a traditional extend out from the corners. tool called a ‘tuskar’. It also used to be exported widely to whisky distilleries as far away as 14 Mussetter & Doomy Sands: Behind the Edinburgh. Not long ago three century-old cases of whisky from the Shackleton expedition dunes Birds Foot Trefoil can be found. An were discovered in the Antarctic and once thawed out, the peaty flavour was identified by excellent beach. experts as coming from Eday. A few fishermen set out their creels amongst the rocks to catch 15 Burnt Mounds: Two large hillocks of burnt crabs and lobsters and visitors can find the remains of stone walls and structures at the shore stones – possibly an ancient cooking station edge used for kelp making for factories down south. dating from the Bronze Age (1500-500 BC).

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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 Eday l f 21 centuries and Norse burnt mound. At the SSSI S 22 eroding shore edge can be seen walls and 11 o u 23 n the burnt mound. 1 d 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 8 breeding ground for Grey Seals. Faray 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 Church t 2 Km at the Bay of London. Flaughton 27 Information Board: Pier Car Park . Hill 16

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85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 9 02/05/2012 08:07 Accommodation providers listed below are not John Gow the pirate participants of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance The island of Eday and Carrick House are Scheme . Please refer to the disclaimer on the inside of associated with the capture of one of the back cover before booking. Orkney’s most notorious sons, John Gow BED and BREAKFAST Eday 8 the Pirate. In February, 1725, Gow in his ship Roadside Pub. small public house overlooking the pier ‘Revenge’ set out to raid Carrick House, the offers B & B, lunches and evening meals. One double home of the laird James Fea. Unfortunately room, one twin room. Twin room can accommodate 2 extra single beds if required. Both rooms en-suite. for Gow, his ship ran aground on the Calf of Anne Cant, t: 01857 622303 Eday. Gow required a large boat to refloat Blett, Carrick Bay, B & B, evening meal, packed ‘Revenge’ and sent ashore five fully-armed lunches, one double and one single room. E. Popplewell, men to force assistance from the islanders . t: 01857 622248 The pirates were met peaceably and taken Groatha, B & B, evening meal, packed lunches. to an inn for a drink and subsequently Mrs E. Hewison, t: 01857 622338. overpowered. Gow was held prisoner in SELF CATERING Carrick House until he was transported to The Ruah, beautifully renovated cliff top cottage in London for trial. The pirates were hanged stunning secluded location, sleeps 2 Self-catering at Execution Dock, Wapping on June 11, weekly or short breaks. ‘Rockpooling by arrangement. t: 01857 622263 or e: [email protected] 1725. On a visit to Orkney in 1814, Sir Walter www.orkneyfarm.co.uk Scott collected tales about John Gow which Pirate Gow Chalets, Calf Sound. Lovely self-catering he incorporated into his novel ‘The Pirate’ chalets in idyllic shoreline setting. Sleeps 1-3. Mandy King, published in 1821. t: 01857 622240, e: [email protected] stone of setter - charles tait Blett, Carrick Bay, self catering, one double and one single room. E. Popplewell, t: 01857 622248 Building blocks Fersness Cottage, cosy, traditional Self-catering accommodation with box beds. Sleeps 5. Sandy beach Eday is made up of red and yellow rocks within walking distance. Daily or weekly rates on of the Middle Old Red Sandstone, the request. Open all year round. Louise Cockram, t: 01857 sandstone magnificently displayed in the 622262 cliffs of the Red Head. The quality of Eday Swenstay Bothy, small, snug wood lined Self-catering stone has long been recognised. Much of the bothy. Sleeps 2. Shore location. Daily or weekly rates on request. Open all year. Louise Cockram, t: 01857 622262 stone used to build St Magnus Cathedral and Blackbanks, Eday. Mr M. L. Williams, t: 01777 701605 eday - charles tait the Earl’s Palace in Kirkwall was quarried at Eday Youth Hostel. Community run hostel, newly Fersness on Eday. EMEC refurbished and modernised. Single or shared rooms available, lounge, kitchen, shower rooms and laundry Eday is home to the European Marine Energy facilities. For enquiries or to book please call 01857 Centre (EMEC), the first and currently, only, 622283 or 07977 281084. Open all year round. marine energy test centre in the world. The Camp site - telephone Community Association as above: Most farmers will be pleased to let you camp on substation and test site on the west side of their land if you first ask permission. the island have seen two developers putting their tidal turbines into the 4m/s (8knot) Other Services tides. The first, OpenHydro (www.openhydro. The Eday Ranger. Our island ranger organises events com), based in Dublin, has generated and activities throughout the year including guided walks, rockpooling and bird watching. There is a electricity for the first time to the National regular guided walk along the Eday Heritage Trail every Grid at the end of May 2008, the first in the Wednesday, the Ranger will meet the lunchtime ferry UK from a tidal turbine. Their device can be from Kirkwall, booking is essential. For more information on visiting Eday please contact the Eday Ranger on seen at the North end of the Fall of Warness . 07908 148004, e: [email protected] or visit See www.emec.org.uk and the Eday Heritage our island web site: www.visiteday.com Centre for a display of EMEC’s activities in Shop: Eday Community Enterprises Ltd., general store, Eday. fuels and off licence. t: 01857 622283 Post Office: t: 01857 622339 Eday Kirk: Johan Robertson. t: 01857 622251 Services Doctor: Dr Rodger Neville-Smith, Heatherlea. t: 01857 Accommodation 622243 Eday Tourist Association, For visitor information Accommodation providers listed below are members including transport, tours and accommodation. Contact of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme and have been graded as part of the national scheme. Please refer www.visiteday.com or t: 01857 622262 to the disclaimer on the inside of the back cover. Visitor Attractions SELF-CATERING Eday Heritage & Visitor Centre offers an interesting Sties, self catering, sleeps 5 (HHHSC) - Dr W.J. all weather attraction . The old Baptist Chapel has been Cormack. t: 02089 415291. www.sties.co.uk beautifully renovated to provide exhibition space on

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two floors, and a cafe and bar area. The centre is run 9 Eday by volunteers. The old Baptist Chapel has been beautifully renovated By Sea to provide an exhibition area, café seating area and licensed bar space . Although the café opening times vary a help yourself Eday hot drinks facility is always available in the café area. Effective from 6 May until 24 September 2012 Functions and events are advertised in advance. The services to Eday are carried out by the vessels m.v. Earl Thorfinn (190 The exhibition area displays include artefacts, working passengers and 25 cars), m.v. Earl Sigurd (190 passengers and 25 cars) and models and a range of information, documentation m.v. Varagen (144 passengers and 32 cars). Hot/cold drinks and cold snacks & photographic material about Eday - including an are available on all vessels at modest prices. Bookings should be made at the interpretation board for the Eday Ranger and a display Kirkwall Office: t: 01856 872044, f: 01856 872921, e: [email protected] of the materials gathered through the Eday Oral History See page 46 for occasional extra Sunday inter-island connections. Project. The work of European Marine Energy Centre, Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday whose Tidal Test site is based on Eday, is shown through the provision of a DVD and display materials. Kirkwall dep 0900A 0740B 0700B 0700B 0700B The building is open daily in summer and on Saturdays Sanday arr 0905 throughout the winter and entry is free. The facilities Sanday dep 0915B can also be hired for private events and functions – Eday arr 0815 please contact 01857 622228 with enquiries. Eday dep 0830B Carrick House . Open occasionally by appointment only. t: 01857 622260. Stronsay arr 0835 0835 0905 Redhouse Croft Restoration Project. Ongoing Stronsay dep 0815A 0850B 0850B 0730B 0920B project to restore c.19th century croft complete with Eday arr 1015 0850 0935 0925 0925 0805 kiln, water wheel and byre. Free tours of the croft. Tea Eday dep 1025A 0905A 0945B 0940B 0940B 0820B Room, at the foot of the hill, serving teas, coffees, arr 1020 1100 1055 1055 0935 1055 homemade soup, sandwiches and homebakes. Lovely Kirkwall garden. Looking forward to meeting you! Open June- Mid September. Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm. t: 01857 Kirkwall dep 1035 1010 1010 622217, m: 07763 214080. Sanday arr 1045 1200 Exciting new dive sites - Northern Lights Aqua Sanday dep 1720A 1210 Sports is a new facility situated on Eday offering a variety of diving activities from complete beginners Eday arr 1740 1230 1125 1125 to experienced divers, we have a dive to suit you. The Eday dep 1750A 1240 1135 1135 clear blue waters surrounding Eday provide a place to Sanday arr 1155 1155 rediscover the beauty of UK diving. abundant sealife, Sanday dep 1205 1205 kelp forests, breath taking drift dives. We can arrange full dive packages to suit your requirements. Please Kirkwall arr 1905 1355 1330 1330 contact Phil or Suzy Boardman on 01857 622372 or 07977 049697. Kirkwall dep 1915A 1600 1700 1600 1600 1600 1600A Old North School Classroom - Old school display, Eday arr 2030 1715 1815 1715 1715 1715 model boats and aircraft. Also, walk through submarine display of the control room of HMS Otter as seen on Eday dep 2035A 1730 1825 1730 1730 1730 “Channel 4 Collect’s Lot” Submarine exhibits and Stronsay arr 1805 1805 1805 1805 1735 archives. Situated close to Eday shop. Open most days. Stronsay dep 1815 1815 1815 1745A Entry is free of charge. M Ilett 01857 622225. Eday arr 1820 Walks on Eday Eday dep 1835A Warness Walk – Arrow on map indicates beginning Sanday arr 2055 1845 of walk which takes approximately one hour of easy, Kirkwall arr 1950 1950 1950 1950 flat walking. It embraces panoramic views of the Green Holms, Mainland and Hoy. A - Vehicles must be booked before 1430 hrs on Saturday. B - Vehicles must be booked before 1600 hrs the day before sailing. Heritage Walk - Arrow marks start of walk which All other vehicle bookings must be made one hour before the departure from Kirkwall. passes through some of the most interesting sites on NOTES: Eday (see map). The walk takes approximately 4 hrs 30 1) Vehicle check in times: 20 minutes before departure. Passenger check in times: 10 minutes before departure. mins . 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. Transport Hire 3) In order to accommodate certain local events these timetables will be subject to change. (See page 47). J & J car hire and taxis near to pier. Stackald, Eday. 4) For conditions of carriage of passengers and cargo see notices exhibited in the Company’s vessels, offices and premises. t: 6222206/07526 735350. For full fares please enquire at Ferry Services Offices Eday Minibus Tours – Please t: 01857 622206 for details, see page 49 for full advert. LOGANAIR 01856 872494/873457 Kirkwall to Eday Eday to Kirkwall Eday to North Ronaldsay By Air Days Dept Arr Stops Days Dept Arr Stops Days Dept Arr Stops W 0735 0808 1 W 0813 0824 0 Timings are subject to confirmation when making your reservation. W 1730 1741 0 W 1746 1819 1 W 1746 1756 0

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. . . 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 the and store ammunition for the 66 rocket 20th century, despite the sensationally busy War years (the Imperial War Museum holds a projectors . remarkable photograph of a World War I 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

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17 15 11 Magnificent Lane: This steep winding 16 Flotta Kirk and War Memorial: The 20 Gibraltar Pier: Constructed during road was built by the men from H.M.S kirk 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 Royal road are to be found the remains of many the Silent Cabin (see overleaf). Visitors are Navy this large complex was used as a buildings and huts which once stood here. welcome to wander in and see something of communication centre and connected with The pump house that once supplied water the island’s history and to handle any of the other stations around the Flow. from the burn stands at the edge of the artefacts which are not in display cases . They road . There are two dams . the lower was 14 Quarry: Most of the stone used in the are also at liberty to use the associated toilet construction of the oil terminal came from built in World War II and the higher dam in and washing facilities. Rooms which they are Stanger Head. Much of the army camp World War I. The battery and ammunition requested not to enter are clearly marked which once stood here has been removed. stores are well worth a visit. ‘NO ENTRY’. 15 Cletts: The name given to the stone stacks 18 Airstrip: The airstrip is 2000 feet long and 22 The Flotta Trail: The marked trail, with which can be viewed from the cliff. This part was built to transport workers during the information panels, begins at Gibraltar pier. of Stanger Head can be dangerous because construction of the oil terminal which has 23 Windmill: Built in 2010. One of the best there are also gloups or blow-holes in the meant so much to the prosperity of Orkney. positions for a windmill in the world . vicinity which are extremely dangerous. Keep 19 Pier: This pier was built during a close eye on children and pets! WW II .

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By Sarraquoy andLurdy’s shore, Our waynowtakesanotherturn Past CurriesfirthandBustaBurn Where littlebirdies blithelysing. Then theRedFaceandSinnesting, Old Winster’s Well nowclearlysee; The headcalledRoneispassed,andwe We journeyonanduntil Whanclett’s shore thenGoltaHill, the just childhood his of part spent Here water is from ‘Roon gun emplacement-charlestait Flotta Flotta’s on Isle’ South 02/05/2012 08:08 by oil terminal on flotta - leonard bain 13 Flotta Services Accommodation By Sea Accommodation providers listed below are not participants of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Flotta and Hoy Scheme . Please refer to the disclaimer on the inside of the back cover before booking. Effective from 6 May until 23 September 2012 SELF-CATERING The islands of Hoy and Flotta are served by the roll-on/roll-off ferries 13 Burnside, self-catering with one double, one twin m.v. Hoy Head and m.v. Thorsvoe (125 passengers and 16 cars). All and one single room, sitting room, bathroom and fully bookings should be made at the Houton Terminal in on the Orkney equipped kitchen. For bookings and enquiries, please Mainland t: 01856 811397, f: 01856 811701, e: [email protected] contact either Marina Sinclair on 01856 701252 or Jo Goodenough on 01856 701433. Sunday HOSTEL Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 06/05/12 10/06/12 19/08/12 to to to 14 Burnside, former 3 bedroom council house now a HH HH HH Thors HH Thors HH Thors HH 03/06/12 12/08/12 23/09/12 hostel sleeping five. Sitting room, bathroom and fully Longhope dep 0625 0625 0625 0625 0625 0625 0625 0625 0800 0830 0730 0830 equipped kitchen. Open all year. For bookings and dep 0650 0650 0625 0650 0625 enquiries, please contact either Marina Sinclair on Flotta dep 0650 0710 0710 0625 0710 0625 0650 0625 0830 0755B 01856 701252 or Jo Goodenough on 01856 701433. Lyness dep 0710 0830 0800 0830 0710 0 0830 0900 0900 0815 0900 Other Services Houton arr 0745 0745 0745 0905 0745 0. 0905 0745 0 0905 0935 0935 0850 0935 dep 0800 0800 0800 0800 0.. 0800 0 . 0950 0945 0900 0945 Post Office and convenience store, petrol and Calor Houton 0925 0925 0925 Gas. t: 01856 701252. Lyness arr 1000 1000 0.. 1000 0. 1000 1020 1020 Lyness dep 0845 1010 1000 0.. 1010 0845 0 . 1010 1030 0945 Doctor: Stromness Surgery. Flotta dep 0910 0845 0845 0925 0845 0.. 1010 0910 0 . 1010 1055 Island Nurse: 01856 701769. Lyness dep 0910 0910 0925 0910 0.. 1010 Houton arr 0945 0945 0945 1045 0945 1045 0945 0 . 1045 1020 Houton dep 1015 1015 1015 1100 1015 1100 1015 0 . 1100 1030 By Road Lyness dep 1100 1100 1100 0925 1100 0.. 1010 1100 0 . 1010 1105 Flotta arr 1135 1015 1135 1015 0. 1135 1125 Flotta dep 1200 1015 1200 1015 0. 1200 1150 Houton arr 1135 1135 1135 1235 1135 1235 1135 0. 1235 1130 Houton dep 1145 1145 1145 1250 1145 1250 1145 0. 1250 Lyness dep 1230 1230 1230 0925 1230 1230 0. 1100 1500 Correct at time of going to print Houton arr 1305 1305 1305 0925 1305 01 1305 0. 1100 1535 Kirkwall to Houton Houton dep 1320 1320 1320 0925 1320 101 1320 0. 1100 1415 1545 Flotta arr 1325 1015 1325 1015 0. 1325 (Hoy & Flotta) Flotta dep 1445 1015 1445 1405 0. 1445 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Lyness dep 1405 1405 1405 0925 1405 101 1425 0. 1100 1630 (This service runs from 6 June 2012, for all other services Flotta dep 1425 1425 1425 092 1425 101 1500 prior to this date, please refer to page 48 of this brochure) Houton arr 1500 1500 1500 1520 1500 1520 1500 0. 1520 1705 Kirkwall Houton Houton Kirkwall Houton dep 1515 1515 1515 1615 1515 1615 1515 0. 1615 1715 Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Flotta dep 1600 1600 1600 092 1600 101 1600 0. 1100 1750 FC 0735 0755 0800 0840 Lyness dep 1640 1640 1640 1640 1640 1715 16400. 1715 1530 1600 1815 1600 FC 0920 0940 0945 1005 Houton arr 1715 1715 1715 1750 1715 1750 17150. 1750 1605 1635 1850 1635 FC (F) 1235 1310 1315 1335 Houton dep 1730 1730 17300 1805C 1730 1805C 17300 1805C 1615 1650 1900 1650 FC (NF & NSch) 1250 1310 1315 1335 Lyness dep 1810 1810 1810 1850 1810 1805C 1810 185 1700 1730 1935 1730 FC 1435 1455 1505 1525 Flotta dep 1830A 1830A 1830A0 1845C 1830A0 1845C 1830A0 1845C 1720A NF Sch 1515 1555 1555 1615 Lyness arr 1850 1900 11850 1900 1850 1900 F & Nsch 1530 1550 1555 1655 Longhope arr 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1740 1750 1955 1750 FC 1710 1730 1735 1800 SATURDAYS A – On Request. Customers are requested to make advanced bookings by 1700 on the day before travel. At the Kirkwall Houton Houton Kirkwall very latest (except in emergency) bookings for these services MUST be made by 12 noon on the day of travel. Depart Arrive Depart Arrive B – On Request. Bookings for this service MUST be made by 1600 on the day before travel. FC 0915 0935 0940 0955 C – All vehicle bookings from Houton to Flotta must be made by 1600 on day of sailing. All passengers wishing to FC 1345 1405 1410 1430 use this service from Houton to Flotta must be ready to board at Houton by 1750. All passengers wishing to use FC 1545 1610 1610 1630 FC – This service will wait up to 15 minutes for a ferry this service from Flotta to Lyness must inform the booking office by 1600 on the day of sailing. connection and from the terminal may run up NOTES: to 15 minutes through every timing point for the 1) All vehicle bookings must be made through the Company’s Houton Office. TELEPHONE: (01856) 811397, FAX: (01856) remainder of the journey. 811701 . W – Wednesdays only 2) Vehicles MUST be available for boarding fifteen minutes before departure times, and passengers five minutes before departure. F – Fridays only 3) No Show charges – All cancellations must be made by 1700 (1600 on Saturday for Sunday and Monday travel) on the day NF – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays only before the intended date of travel or charges may be applied. NW – Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays only 4) For conditions of carriage of passengers and cargo see notices exhibited in Company’s vessels, offices and premises. Sch – School days Nsch – School holidays Thorsvoe sailings marked in bold are subject to crew availability and are subject to confirmation, please contact the t: Kirkwall (01856) 870555 Company’s Houton Office.

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. . . 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 ‘Highland’ in botanists and hillwalkers . character, the south and east low-lying and fertile, more typical of Orkney in general. 3 Rackwick: This crofting township is Hoy is steeped in history with sites which date considered one of the most beautiful places in Orkney. Bounded by towering cliffs and from prehistoric times, through the Viking period steep heathery hills, Rackwick rests beside a

14 and Graemsay Hoy and into the 20th century. Here you’ll find the fine sand and boulder strewn beach. only rock-cut chambered tomb in Britain and 4 Berriedale Wood: The most northerly discover Hoy’s key role in British maritime history. native woodland in Britain; pollen analysis The richness of heritage is equalled by a treasure suggests that woodland of this type was trove of natural history, for example you’ll find more widespread in Orkney around 5000BC. plant communities normally associated with 5 The : Famous 450 foot on the road rackwick - raymond parks sea stack, first climbed in 1967 in a televised mountain areas. An ornithologist’s paradise, a assault, is perhaps Orkney’s most famous number of northern species can be seen in a natural setting which has few equals landmark . Occasionally steep footpath from in Britain . Rackwick to the stack requires a three-hour Hills and stunning sea cliffs offer excellent hillwalking, the west coast in particular round trip. is one of spectacular natural beauty. The dramatic summits of Ward Hill and the 6 St John’s Head: Highest vertical cliff in Britain, the first direct ascent was made Cuilags stand in splendid contrast to the rest of Orkney and can be seen from almost in 1970 by Edward Ward Drummond and anywhere on Orkney Mainland . companion who spent six nights on the face The weather can deteriorate rapidly in the hills. Please ensure you have warm, waterproof sleeping in hammocks. clothing and stout footwear. Make sure you have a map and compass if you wish to explore 7 Broch of Braebister: This promontory off the footpath network. Take great care around the cliff tops, particularly in windy or foggy provided protection for an Iron Age fort conditions . built some 2000 years ago. Remains are still visible in the form of a six to nine foot high Geology mound. 8 Hoy High & Hoy Low , Much of Hoy is composed of Upper rather than Middle Old Red Sandstones which have been Graemsay: Completed in 1851 Hoy High’s weathered into a complex of steep and craggy hills. The resulting landscape is unique within white 108-foot tower tapers to a balcony Orkney. The upland mass of Hoy generated its own glaciers during the last Ice Age. Evidence supported by Gothic arches. At the foot of of this can be seen in the small corries and wide glaciated valleys of northwest Hoy. the tower are keepers’ houses, built in a style reminiscent of Assyrian temples . Plants and mammals 9 Hoy Kirk: Now a community venue, has recently begun a heritage project, visit the Hoy’s upland character, its northern latitude and great exposure has resulted in a plant Hoy archive and see exhibitions and local community which is normally associated with mountain areas, At heights of less than 1500 films – details at www.hoyheritage.co.uk. feet you’ll find several arctic-alpine species such as the Least Willow and Yellow Mountain The pulpit has wooden panels believed to be Saxifrage. from the Spanish Armada . General lack of grazing has encouraged native tree growth and in Rackwick Valley, at 10 Arctic Convoys Memorial, Lyness: To Berriedale, you’ll find the most northerly native woodland in Britain. Look out for the commemorate all who served in the Arctic numerous and conspicuous mountain hares in the hills. Otters are common along the Scapa Convoys to Murmansk and Arkangel in Russia. Flow coastline and have been found in the Rackwick Burn. 11 Betty Corrigall’s Grave: A young girl from Lyness abandoned, pregnant, by a visiting sailor last century, took her own life and Birdlife was buried away from hallowed ground on The RSPB Hoy reserve comprises almost 4,000 hectares of moorland with scattered lochans, the parish boundary. Surely one of Britain’s woodland and huge seacliffs. The reserve is important for a wide range of birds, including hen loneliest graves. harriers, peregrine falcons, red-throated divers, waders and seabirds. Hoy holds around 12% 12 Scad Head Viewpoint: A wonderful of the World’s breeding great skua population and you can see fulmars, puffins, guillemots, panorama of Scapa Flow and Orkney razorbills, shags and kittiwakes around the Old Man of Hoy in the summer months. Mainland .

85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 16 02/05/2012 08:08 west face of hoy - drew kennedy 15 Hoy and Graemsay 13 Lyness Naval Cemetery: Here rest the heroes from some of the 6 most famous incidents in modern naval history – the Battle of Jutland 7 (1916); HMS Hampshire sunk by a mine off (1916); The Old Man 8 explosion of the Vanguard off Flotta (1917) and the Royal of Hoy 5 Oak torpedoed in Scapa Flow (1939). 14 Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum: Located a few minutes’ walk from the Lyness ferry terminal Rora Head 4 the museum is centred around the former fuel P.O. 8 oil pumping station at Lyness Naval Base, (HMS 2 9 P.O. Proserpine). The fascinating exhibition illustrates the Moaness importance of Scapa Flow as a base for the British fleet Pier throughout history, concentrating on its role during two Rackwick world wars. It includes photographs, text, artefacts, films and 3 0 an audio exhibition, plus a collection of large military vehicles, cranes, field artillery and dockyard rolling stock. The museum is open March - October and admission is free. The popular 1 1 Pumphouse Café is open from Easter-October. 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 Burn of they were used during World War I. Open for visitors. Forse 16 Melsetter House and Chapel: Designed by WR Letheby in Arts and Crafts Style. visits arranged by 11 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!. 18 Longhope Lifeboat Memorial: At Osmondwall the Little Kirkhope burial ground is dominated by the lone Rysa bronze figure of a lifeboat man, erected in honour Brough of the eight-man crew of the T.G.B. which was lost of Berry with all hands on March 17, 1969, en route to a Cafe Lyness rescue. 13 Hoy Hotel P.O. 19 Moodie Burial Place: The Moodie family owned 23 14 most of Walls parish from the late 16th century 10 Fara until 1820. 20 Cantick Head : First lit in 1858 Torness 24 it was built by David Stevenson to mark the 16 Gable End southern entrance to Scapa Flow. Theatre 15 25 P.O. 21 Green Hill of Hesti Geo: This large green mound, Shop Longhope = WALKS not far from the Candle of Snelsetter, contains an unusually Royal large broch. There are two gloups nearby. Hotel 22 Longhope Lifeboat Station Museum: Situated at Brims in 22 , 15 Longhope Lifeboat station opened in 1834 and has saved over 500 lives. Boat shed is now being converted into a museum – to 18 view T. 701332. Lifeboat is now afloat at Longhope pier. 17 Candle of 26 19 23 Wee Fea Viewpoint: Panorama of the South Isles. Snellsetter and Gloups 21 24 Gable End Theatre: The Gable End is a 75-seat community theatre, attracting 20 music and drama acts from all over the world. The Gable End Film Society holds fortnightly film screenings. Most music and drama events have a licensed bar; coffee and ice cream are available in the foyer before the films. All our shows are advertised on www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ IOHDT in local shops and post offices as well as in the passenger lounges of the ferry. Also check out our Facebook page. 25 Longhope Lifeboat Station: Established in 1874. Alongside the pier you will find the 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 26 Hill of White Hamars: A Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve which comprises spectacular coastal walks, overlooking the Pentland Firth. The reserve is one of the few places where you will find the rare Scottish Primrose.

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small pieces of crockery from the vessel Graemsay Fulmar, and Skuas, or just study the strata rock exposed Albion, shipwrecked off the Point of Oxan on Day 1866, on New its Year’s way Liverpool from to New York. Meet seals, terns, Oystercatchers, Ringed Office is on Monday and till Friday 11.30am from from Wednesday on and 9.30am till 7.30am 1.30pm. Ther find Step back in time with a visit to Graemsay. fifteen A minute sail from Stromness green, (forty small, a to you five bring will Hoy) via minutes to entrance northern the at lying island unspoilt and Hoy. between Stromness Scapa Flow, The virtual absence of traffic makes walking a pleasure, enabling you to enjoy the abundant wild flowers and appreciate the superb views of Stromness and North Relax Hoy. on the safe coral and sandy beaches at comfortable walking Sandside, distance of the There pier. within the island. picnic benches around are Explore the rocky shoreline where you can still Churches Longhope St ’s, - Church of Scotland. denominations welcome. Services advertised locally. All 791263. of Hoy - Mr T Thomson. t: 01856 Tours 791176, 01856 t: walks. guided free South Isles Ranger, e: [email protected]. RSPB Ranger, guided walks on the RSPB reserve with the warden every 3 Tuesday, May-19 July inc. t. 01856 e. [email protected] 850176. Centre North Walls – swimming pool and Miss S. 701226; t: 01856 M. Groat. Mrs sports activities. various (booking clerk). 701800 Firth 01856 buoys mooring and pier Longhope at available Moorings Public shower and toilets on the pier. just off the pier. is a playpark There in Longhope, just behind the Royal Hotel. Hoy Half Marathon held on Sunday 17th June 2012. 7th July 2012. Longhope Regatta held on Saturday All orkneycommunities.co.uk/IOHDT 85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 19 North Ronaldsay

. . . The island time forgot Points of interest 1 Standing Stone: This lone sentinel stone A unique assembly – the ancient sheep court of North Ronaldsay over 13 feet high is unlike most standing stones in Orkney as it has a hole through its – elected by the traditional townships on the island, manages the upper part. Some think the stone was an out marker for a which stood on Tor flocks of native seaweed-eating sheep. Ness . 2 Holland House: Originally built by the Traill Although North Ronaldsay is further north than the southern tip of , its climate is far family who purchased the island in 1727 less severe, having winter temperatures which are usually some 5 degrees centigrade higher and the house is still owned by their direct than most places on this latitude. This is due to the influence of the warm Gulf Stream. descendants. Adjoining gardens have the only Since North Ronaldsay is the most remote of Orkney’s North Isles, life is in many ways different sizeable concentration of trees and shrubs from the other islands. Old traditions prevail. Orcadian surnames predominate and the custom on the island; focus for bird migration and 18 North Ronaldsay of communal sheep grazing on the seashore is still pursued. ringing. 3 Old Kirk: This church from the early 1800s predates its manse which was built in 1829. Natural history 4 Muckle Gersty: According to legend, one of Though only a small island with a low profile North Ronaldsay supports an extremely rich and two dykes built of earth and stone by three diverse population of wild flowers, mammals and birds. It lies on the migration crossroads with brothers who apportioned the island amongst birds heading north towards Iceland and Greenland as well as into Scandinavia pausing or themselves. The dykes probably date from being grounded. before lOOOBC . Thus from late March to early June and middle August to early November there are large 5 The Old School: Evidence of education dates concentrations of migrant birds visiting the island. All classes of birds are represented and back to the late 18th century though formal several national rarities recorded annually. In summer the island is alive with the calls of education with a resident schoolmaster is breeding birds. Areas of land are left uncultivated and corncrake may call from the hayfield. only documented from about 1837 onwards. 6 Sites of Stone Burial Cists: A number of Common and Grey Seals are numerous, both breed around the island and are easily seen and burial cists have been found on the island, the have become quite tame since culling was banned. Other sea mammals are seen offshore and most accessible can be seen at Antabreck and porpoises occasionally accompany the local lobster boats . Senness . Inland the island can broadly be divided into four distinct habitat types: foreshore, grazed links, 7 Matches Dyke: The most northerly of the marshland and agricultural land which together provide a wealth of opportunities for wildlife. 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 kelp 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 was, at one time, used for curing fish. 12 Old Beacon: One of the first of the four early lighthouses built in Scotland. About 70 feet high, its fixed light was lit on 10th October 1789. However, ships continued to be lost and the light was extinguished in 1806 and shipped to Start Point in Sanday where it operated until late 1809 when Start Point received a revolving type lantern . old beacon - charles tait

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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: This Victorian Scottish Amidst the great tides of the Atlantic and the North Sea lies a group of islands that Baronial style mansion was designed by encompasses the unique heritage of Orkney. From the Stone Age to the present, the seas the prominent architect David Bryce and have brought to Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre a blend of peoples who have left a calendar of finished in 1876. The recently restored their lives for all to see. grounds and gardens are open to the public With over 166 sites of archaeological interest and an important crofting history, the three from May to October (there is a small charge). There is at present no public access islands provide as rich a spectrum of settlement as can be found anywhere in Northern to the house due to ongoing restoration Europe. The approach by modern car ferry provides the visitor with a first and most impressive work . memory of the islands. Rousay, the largest of the group is an unusually hilly island scarred by glacial terracing. It contains some of the richest and best preserved monuments in the North 3 R.S.P.B. Reserve: A moorland reserve with a long and a short walk (a separate leaflet is of Scotland and in the west the ‘Great Ship of Death’, as Midhowe has been called, lies along available). a famous route of cairns and brochs. They are freely open to the public, enabling the visitor

22 and Wyre Egilsay Rousay, to wander through 5000 years of history. The Trumland Orientation Centre/Visitors’ Centre 4 Taversoe Tuick: A rare two-storied cairn. and Waiting Room contains detailed information and interpretation of many ancient sites 5 Blackhammer Cairn: An easily accessible as well as natural history, modern and historical Rousay. Much of Rousay has been officially stalled cairn . designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The northwest coast in particular has a range of exciting cliff formations as well as a rich variety of wild flowers. Special seaspray- covered soils harbour a wide range of plants. The uninhabited island of Eynhallow with its twelfth century monastic settlement can be reached from Rousay by boat. It’s an island of beauty, mystique and legend with spectacular tidal roosts on either side . On Wyre, according to the , Kolbein Hruga, the giant Cubbie Roo of legend, built the castle here about 1150 and it is the oldest dated square keep castle in Scotland.

Close by the castle is the beautifully preserved St. Mary’s Chapel which was founded either kennedy cairn - drew knowe of yarso by Kolbein or his son Bjarni, Bishop of Orkney at the time. 6 Knowe of Yarso Cairn: The highest The Norse church of St Magnus on Egilsay stands silhouetted against the sky, a constant situated of the famous Orkney tombs with reminder of the Vikings and their heritage which still lives on in the farm and place names spectacular views out over Eynhallow Sound of the islands. Egilsay secured its place in history when in 1117 Earl Magnus met his cousin and south towards Orkney Mainland and Earl Hakon to discuss peace terms. Hakon came with evil intent and had Magnus murdered. Hoy. 7 Westness House: Historic laird’s house Wildlife (17th century). Private house, not open to the public. Rousay’s richest habitats are its moors (with birds such as Red-throated Divers, Hen Harriers and Merlins) and its maritime heaths which are home to colonies of Arctic Terns and Arctic 8 Westness Walk: Described as the most important archaeological mile in Scotland Skuas while, in addition, the western cliffs hold considerable colonies of Guillemots, Kittiwakes it spans settlements from the first Stone and Fulmars. In contrast, Egilsay is famed for its wetlands, with many breeding ducks and Age settlers, the Pictish Iron Age, the Viking waders, and its traditionally managed farmland which has allowed that increasingly rare invaders, the period of the Earls and the species, the Corncrake to survive. Seven calling Corncrakes were present in 1997 and a troubled crofting times (separate leaflet reserve, newly acquired by the RSPB, is being managed specifically with their needs in mind. available).

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P.O. 13 Quandale 14 Leean 15 Viewpoint Kierfea 16 Danger Hill Cliffs Twelve Scabra Head 10 Hours • Shop and Tower Picnic Area Old EGILSAY Manse ROUSAY School 17 9 19 Ward Muckle Hill Water Community P.O. Church 18 8 Peerie Water Eynhallow 28 Blotchnie 27 Fiold 7 Knitchen 26 Hill 3 = WALKS 6 Doctor 5 4 2 1 Restaurant, Crafts, 9 & Cairn: A fine example Bike Hire Hotel Hostel 20 of a fortified dwelling built during the and Campsite Bronze/Iron Ages; the Stone Age cairn is the P.O. largest known of its kind and is protected by 25 a modern building. 22 23 WYRE 10 Quandale Viewpoint: A landscape frozen Ro-ro to Tingwall • Wyre Heritage during the Clearances with traces of runrig 24 Centre farming and the ruins of Tofts, the oldest- 21 known two-storied building in Orkney. EGILSAY 11 Wasbister Loch: This attractive loch is the 17 St Magnus Kirk: One of only two site of two crannogs or Iron Age fortified remaining examples of the distinctive round settlements built on artificial islands. towered churches built by the Vikings. 24e Heritage Wyr Centre: Exhibition about 12 Saviskaill Beach: A sheltered sandy beach 18 Cenotaph: Erected in 1938 it marks the spot where Earl Magnus was murdered. the life of Wyre, with photographs and with a nearby seal haul-out. memories of bygone years. Special sections 13 Green Gairsty: A rare example of the 19 R.S.P.B. Reserve (Three Sections): You on Cubbie Roo and Edwin Muir. Small craft ancient earth dykes found across the islands. may hear and possibly see the rare Corncrake; area . here also are a large number of breeding 14 Leean Viewpoint: Panoramic views from waders and meadows rich in wildflowers . 25 The Bu: Home for a time of Edwin Muir, the hillside across to Westray and the recognised as one of the great Scottish Atlantic . 20 Loch of the Graand: A quiet place to writers of the 20th century. watch waders and seals . 15 Faraclett Head Walk and Yetnasteen: This excursion covers several different WYRE EYNHALLOW habitats and early settlements and offers some stunning views towards the outer isles. 21 The Taing: Ideal viewing place for both 26 Monastery: Remains of a beautiful 12th Common and Grey seals . century religious settlement. 16 Modern at Blossom: Massive modern megalith with inscriptions ‘GODS 22 Cubbie Roo’s Castle: The stronghold of the 27 The Lodge: Designed by the architect OF THE EARTH, GODS OF THE SEA’ created Viking chieftain was built around the year 1150. Lethaby this building is the base for a by internationally respected “Concrete Poet” 23 St Mary’s Chapel: Beautifully preserved long-term research project studying Fulmar Ian Hamilton Finlay, who in his young days chapel founded by either Cubbie Roo or his Petrels . worked briefly in Rousay. son Bjarni who was Bishop of Orkney . 28 Monkerness: Three prehistoric houses.

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remove the artefact, which has been identified as . . . History on your doorstep the earliest Pictish Christian symbol stone ever found in Orkney – dating back to the 7th or 8th Maps of Sanday in the 1700s show a much smaller island than at century. present, suggesting that the sea-driven sand may have joined up a series of smaller isles. Points of interest

Sanday 26 1 Elsness-Quoyness Chambered Tomb: The attractive island of Sanday is the largest of the North Isles of Orkney and, as the name suggests, its Neolithic chambered tomb, at least 2000BC, most outstanding features are the sweeping bays with their white sandy beaches. one of Orkney’s archaeological showpieces. The island lies less than 20 miles northeast of Kirkwall; access by air and sea is comfortable and speedy. It has a main chamber, six cells and served a Sanday is a peaceful place; time is required to savour its gentle charm. You can fish for trout in the whole community. Admission free, open all lochs or wander the beaches or eight way-marked walks, visit archaeological sites or watch the basking year . seals. Sanday offers unlimited opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts both professional and amateur. You 2 Cata Sand: Tidal sandy bay flanked by a can watch fishing boats at Kettletoft and Loth, or farmers tending their fields in the long, light days unique series of spectacular dunes. Waders and Common Seals can be seen here and in nearby of summer. You may gather your own thoughts and impressions in one of the island bars among the Newark Bay . friendly and interested local folk. The island has a swimming pool, fitness suite and community centre 3* Tresness Farm – Horse engine house: adjoining the school as well as a nine-hole golf course. Sanday has two hotels, a hostel, a restaurant and 19th century engine house with hexagonal several bed and breakfast and self-catering facilities. pyramidical roof. A horse turned machine, Look for the Visitor Trail signs as you explore the island, and be sure to visit the Heritage Centre and The which drove a threshing-mill, in an adjoining Croft Museum. barn . 4 Tresness – Wasso Broch and Chambered Wildlife Tomb: Part of the wall of the broch can be seen and at the end of the Ness lies an The coastline of the island gives easy access to one of Sanday’s principal wildlife attractions – seals. unexcavated tomb. Harbour (Common) Seal pups can be seen swimming at Otterswick in June and Grey Seals are born on 5 Bay of Lopness – Wreck of German secluded beaches in November. Sightings of Killer Whales and Basking Sharks have been increasing in Destroyer: At low tide the remains of WW1 recent years . destroyer B98 which went ashore in 1919 can More elusive are Sanday’s Otters but their tracks in the sand and ‘spraint’ (droppings) on prominent be seen; Picnic site and information board. knolls or rocks are frequently found. 6* Start Point Lighthouse: First tower was Sanday boasts all the seabirds found elsewhere in Orkney, but the low altitude and vast shallow erected in 1802; in 1806 it was fitted with coastline is particularly attractive to wading birds. The numbers of wintering Bar-tailed Godwits, Purple the first revolving light in Scotland by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Sandpipers, Sanderling, Knot and Turnstone are of international significance. Vagrant birds such as Stevenson. Visited by Sir Walter Scott in 1814, Hoopoe, Red-Breasted Flycatcher and Melodious Warbler have all been seen in recent summers; and in the tower was rebuilt in 1870 and subsequently June 2011 an Asian Red-Rumped Swallow, a first for Britain, appeared on the island. painted with distinctive vertical black and Another delight of the beaches is the profusion of shells – the Cowrie (Grottie Buckie) and the Faroese white stripes . Sunset being two favourites. Archaeology At least 6,000 years ago, 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 remained 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’, 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. The boat burial, which contained three human skeletons, was also richly endowed with ornaments, household goods and weapons. Another site of a Viking boat burial was rediscovered by a Time Team investigation in 1997; as suspected, the area was found to have been investigated in the 19th century, almost certainly by Sanday’s famous folklorist Walter Traill Dennison. With the exception of Quoyness Chambered Cairn, all the archaeological sites are under grass. However, extraordinary treasures continue to appear. Winter storms, and a rescue dig, revealed a series of intricate and connected water features in a Burnt Mound at Meur in 2004. Just last year, an eagle- eyed builder who was renovating an old farmhouse made a remarkable discovery. While taking up the flagstone floor, he noticed what looked like a cross inscribed on another flagstone lying beneath. The county archaeologist was alerted, and renovation work was halted until experts could examine and start point lighthouse - roderick thorne

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600769. 01857 Other Services 600221 Doctor - t: 01857 600221 Nurse - t: 01857 600429 Minister - t: 01857 600346 Airfield Hut - t: 01857 600227 Pier Master - t: 01857 Sanday website: www.sanday.co.uk Group: & Business Sanday Tourism Paul Allan, Ayre’s Rock. t: 01857 600410. e: com, w: www.ayres-rock-sanday-orkney.co.uk allanpaul67@googlemail. 600795 Fitness Suite - t: 01856 Bicycle Hire: advertised 01857 sandayranger.org Retreat: Writers’ residential courses for experienced 600284. Harrison t: 01857 Paul and novice writers. 10.00-17.00 open Cott: West at based Heritage Centre: during the summer Sanday Ranger: course: Nine-hole golf open to visitors (day-fee £5). Tuesday evenings are the regular competition nights. play Golfers at their own risk and enjoy amazing island wildlife including the Club’s own Arctic Skuas. t: 01857 600341 Sea-angling & Loch-fishing: locally Visitors’ trail: enquire Cricket practice in May and June on at 6pm; all welcome on School field Wednesdays Mondays and Internet Access 85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 31 Shapinsay

Archaeology . . . The Viking sanctuary 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 30 Shapinsay 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 home to banished thieves and witches but now it is the haunt of Cormorants, Kittiwakes around 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 Battle of Largs. 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. the smiddy, balfour village, shapinsay - drew kennedy

85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 32 02/05/2012 08:09 31 Shapinsay 02/05/2012 08:09 0 1 2 Km 17 Burroughston Broch 13 15 Caves Bay of Linton . kennedy shapinsay pier and village - drew 16 Emplacements: Former battery used and the Ouse: Examples o Water life and Galt: Good walk, bird 14 example of water enclosed asa Loch: Third 18 stones on the beach. Origin unknown but god associated with Norse traditionally ‘Odin’ or ‘Woden’. The seals sometimes visible. Access by prior please. t: 711350. arrangement Gun II War in World V Lair Easily of sea water enclosed by ‘ayres’. accessible for walking and birdwatching. Good site for birdwatching. by an ‘ayre’.

12 23 20 22 21 Ward Hill 20 = WALKS 19 . 11 Birthplace of American writer Veantro Bay 12th dates from Chapel: Probably Cairn; origin of Bloody: Chambered black stone lying s Stone: Large Archaeological och of Burroughston: father. Irving’s Washington Br Quholme: Odin’ on beach below tide line. (6’6” x 4’ 6” ) surrounding from noticeably different Castle only name unknown. Stands on Shapinsay’s heather moorland, an ideal site remaining and wildlife for birds Linton at ground although little remains century, the chapel said that a lintel from level. It’s on a nearby farm was used in building a byre The lintel was promptly in the early l900s. cattle when two of the farmer’s returned hanged in the byre. discovered were Good point for site excavated in the 1860s. viewing seals.

19 16 15 17 18 Doctor Mill Dam RSPB Reserve 8 9 21 Hide Bird 10 . 6 7 5 4 3 22 2 . Shop P.O. 23 1 Ferry to Kirkwall Stone: Megalithic monument Holm: Uninhabited with automatic Including views of ruins, esting Walk: . of Sandgarth: Sandy beach on church First & Kirkyard: Church Inter formations such as the life and rock bird ‘Foot of Shapinsay’. Standing known as Mor Stein chapel site and lighthouse. Contains broch, cairn Old building 1559. Present the site dated from and the churchyard was constructed in 1802 contains the Balfour family burial site. Bay Helliar

14 13 11 12 10 85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 33 85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 34 Shapinsay 32 stone steadings. steadings and the latest equipment alongside some crofting activity in traditional Orkney modern with owner-occupied are farms the all Now acres. 6000 over to acres 700 went from cultivation under area the 1874 and 1848 between years 26 the In island. the on out ontheislandinrecent years andmaybepurchased locally. carried been have glasswork and pottery painting, including crafts modern and Traditional Crafts under 1850s the in ‘improvers’ the of activities the from result These roads. straight and fields ten-acresquare its air,is the from obvious Shapinsay,most of feature A Britain. through Aberdeenshire to mainly go farms for animals further fattening and frequently Thesego on to annually.win prizes at major agricultural sheep shows 2000 over and cattle 1500 over exporting lamb, and beef quality in specialise farms small and medium Shapinsay’s is. island cultivated intensively this lush and green how notice immediately will Visitors The land A restaurant andcraft shopare housedinthesamebuilding. history.island’s the to relating artefacts and photographs,documents of display impressive and fascinating Smithy, a the has in village, Centre,located Balfour Heritage Shapinsay The Heritage centre new ownership under come just has Castle acquiredBalfour also castle. they the death his on and family heirs.no leaving Zawadzki the alreadyto acrehad Mains 830 He Balfour the of sold farm of part large a 1961owned in died Balfour and Ligonier Hubert David Elwick until castle the occupied at Balfours island. the farm the on were Balfours the 1790 By 1560. in Orkney of bishop the from charter a in Balfour Gilbert to land church of gift the by was Orkney in estates Balfour the of foundation the and Fife in originated family Balfour The Balfour castle with wildflowers In spite of considerable cultivation in summer Shapinsay’s verges and waysides are carpeted which wildlife island’s the observing for places includes anottercolonyattheOuse,Lairo Water andVasa Loch,thecraggy eastcoast. Best viewed. be hide can a wildfowl built and recently birds has R.S.P.B. The quarters. close From island. nesting the hereof of species side many west the on Dam Mill the overlooking at seen be locally the can of waders Most abundant Skua. Arctic tern and and Hen-Harriers gull hunting its for Shelducks, noted courting particularly colonies, is island this but Shapinsay on abounds life Bird Wildlife farming of face the changed completely who Balfour David Col. of guidance the . . seals neartoburroughston broch -drew kennedy

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may apply 1) 2) 3) 4) Shapinsay Kirkwall Shapinsay Kirkwall Shapinsay Kirkwall Shapinsay Kirkwall Shapinsay Kirkwall Shapinsay Kirkwall Shapinsay Kirkwall Kirkwall Shapinsay with the other may be made to these sailings on a few Sundays in June, July and August to allow connections Slight alterations by the modern of Shapinsay is operated The daily service to the island 14 cars). and passengers Shapinsay (91 ferry m.v. roll-on/roll-off 872044, Bookings should be made at the Kirkwall Office t: 01856 e: [email protected] 872921, f: 01856

sailing. All the day before 1600 hrs must be booked before B - Vehicles on Saturday. 1430 hrs must be booked before A - Vehicles departure. other vehicle bookings must be made at least one hour before may or full charges the intended date of travel before - All cancellations must be made not less than 24 hrs No Show Charges apply * notices. ships - details will be advertised by separate NOTES: Shapinsay 6 May until 23 September 2012 Effective from

glass, guide, colour 01856 01856 advisable. t: Water stained kennedy balfour castle - drew experienced Bookings Studio. with traditional cruise. www.orkneystainedglass.com, in at Luckston watching evening Mrs S. Sinclair, Balfour Village. t: an webiste wildlife Specialising or 711300 t: 01856 calor gas. , petrol, our hiltonorkneyfarmhouse.co.uk and . t/f: 01856 Shapinsay. Mr Harvey Housebay, Groat, . & Visits Tours MV Charles Ann for Sea Fishing, Diving and Island Trips m: 07884470600 711254, Hilton Farmhouse, Special 2 night all inclusive tour package bed with and dinner, breakfast and farmhouse fare lunch. (Extra nights at a reduced rate) with sharing a twin or double room. two cultural. and scenic Historical, Guided tours of Shapinsay. Bird Hilton Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, 711239, e: [email protected] contemporary jewellery making and glass details work. contact For Judi Wellden on t: visit 01856 711276 or e: [email protected] Other Services General Merchant, T. Sinclair, Balfour village, licensed er groc Catherine t: included. refreshments and lunch transport, 01856 711239, e: [email protected] www Orkney Stained Glass. Glass studio, workshop and gallery. paintings, Needlefelting, Artwork Courses; contact Pat. e: [email protected] 711263, t: 01856 to May from 11am Sunday Church of Scotland, service year. of the Sept, 12 noon the rest 711284 Resident Doctor t: 01856 711346 Healthy Living Centre. t: 01856 Headgoe Farm Museum - Work in progress. t: 01856 711321. www.hiltonorkneyfarmhouse.co.uk Office, Post 711300 with out meal A Village. The Smithy Restaurant, Balfour a difference; lunches, evening meals and a’ la carte in Relaxed specialities. food Sea restaurant. licensed stylish lunches 711269 t: 01856 Hazzledine. Pat 85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 35 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

34 Stronsay 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 been a hermitage ruin within the shelter of a high recorded recently including Cretzschmar’s Buntin in 1998. Stronsay Bird Reserve is owned parapet wall . 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 late summer and the wetter areas are dominated by Rushes, Sedges, Cotton Grass and Cross- of 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. 1 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

85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 36 02/05/2012 08:09 35 Stronsay 02/05/2012 08:09 11 0 1 2 Km Lamb Head Odiness Point 13 12 10 9 . mcdonald whitehall village -moya mackenzie . 7 This is the Memorial Church: 8 the Scottish Holm: Now owned by . site of Huip: Important breeding in built in France barge eck: A concrete Monks, home to Orkney’s apa Stronsay: of Earl Rognvald witnessed the murder of by the supporters Brusason in 1046 Thorfinn the Mighty; historic sites and Mound of the Celtic Cross, wildlife aplenty. memorial to the monks and hermits of the two millennia who found on nearly first pathless the in desert “their Isle Orkney every is possible and visits Access to the cross sea”. from with prior agreement can be arranged the owners to supply coal the early 1900s used to store in the 1930s and for It sank herring drifters. coal local men ‘salvaged’ the many years of night. her in small boats in the dead from P Linga and is an important breeding Wildlife Trust seals and for Greylag site for Atlantic Grey Geese Holm Wr Moncur was built in 1955 and only church Island’s Leslie architect to a design by Edinburgh building MacDougall. A large Grahame of cruciform design, it is architecturally many unique in Orkney while still retaining in its features Orcadian of the traditional construction. Seals in October and for Atlantic Grey November.

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Bay of Housebay Kirbuster 26 21 22 24 25 23 Airy 14 = WALKS Everbay 2 Housebay Meikle Water 6 South School 25 Lea Shun 15 Holland Millbank Mill Bay Ness Tor 24 5 3 Shop Camp Barn 1 • School Memorial • War • Play Area Community Centre • Stronsay 4 Hotel, Shop, Toilets P.O., of the Similar to Tomb ed Tomb: Doctor 23 Bay: A fine sandy stretch Catherine’s Sandy Bank 26 20 Chamber Eagles. St with very low tides which make it a popular fish beach; this edible ‘spoot’ or razor shellfish is dug out of the sand. Access road and beach. to parking area chamber of the stalled type dated from 3000BC or earlier.

Bay Cemetery Bay of Holland 20 19 • St John’s Hill Viewpoint Information Board Huip St Catherine’s Bay Clestrain North School • 16 Holm of Huip Air Field Midgarth 22 Linksness Rothiesholm School Private track Windmill 19 Rothiesholm 21 18 locally Head: Pronounced Sand: On this Millgrip of Baywest: A mound containing . 17 Straenie Waterv Rothiesholm Head Hillock platform tower and the broad a broch of an extensive iron conceals the remains the north an elongated age village. To an mound just above the shoreline, unexcavated site which contains a burial Rothiesholm of heather tract as Rousam Head this large birds. many breeding moorland attracts ‘Peat afforded are crofters by tradition, Here, but happy Rights’ and many backbreaking have been spent on the Hill. hours Rothiesholm to beautiful sandy beach stretching rarest over a mile some of Orkney’s the west shells can be found. To of wet dune of the bay is an area a wealth of plants are slack where located

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papa sound from stronsay - charles tait 37 Stronsay By Sea Stronsay Effective from 6 May until 24 September 2012 The services to Stronsay are carried out by the vessels m.v. Earl Thorfinn (190 passengers and 25 cars), m.v. Earl Sigurd (190 passengers and 25 cars) and m.v. Varagen (144 passengers and 32 cars). Hot/cold drinks and cold snacks are available on all vessels at oystercatcher - charles tait 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. Services Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Doctor – Dr Roger Neville-Smith Geramount House. Kirkwall dep 0840A 0720B 0700B 0700B 0700B t: 01857 616321 Eday arr 0815 Bank – Royal Bank (every Thursday) Eday dep 0830B Moncur Memorial Church, Stronsay. Church of Stronsay arr 1015 0855 0835 0835 0905 Scotland. Elsie Dennison, Session Clerk t: 01857 616331. Sunday Worship: 11am Stronsay dep 0815A 0910B 0850B 0850B 0730B 0920B Our Lady’s Catholic Chapel, The Pier, Stronsay. Daily Eday arr 0850 0925 0925 0805 Mass 7am; Sunday Mass 9.00am. t: 01857 616210 Eday dep 0905A 0940B 0940B 0820B Community Centre – Hall bookings. Caretaker: Colin Kirkwall arr 1020 1045 1055 1055 0935 1055 McAlpine. t: 01857 616446 Public toilets open daily at rear of Community Centre. Kirkwall dep 1010 1040 Walks & Tours Stronsay arr 1145 1215 Rothiesholm Walk. Coastal walk from the car park Stronsay dep 1710A 1155 1225 near Mount Pleasant to the back of the Bu. Kirkwall arr 1845 1330 1400 Vat of Kirbister and Nature Walk over Burgh Hill to Lamb Head. dep 1600 1620 1600 1600 1600 Leisure & Recreation Kirkwall 1855A 1600A Eday arr 1715 1715 1715 1715 Two play area facilities suitable for children up to the age of 12, one at Stronsay Community Centre and the Eday dep 1730 1730 1730 1730 other in Whitehall Village. Stronsay arr 2030 1805 1755 1805 1805 1805 1735 Stronsay Swimming Pool – details of opening times Stronsay dep 1815 1805 1815 1815 1745A available in local shops. Eday arr 1820 Stronsay Healthy Living Centre – opening times and further details available in local shops. t: 01857 616449 Eday dep 1835A Kirkwall arr 1950 1940 1950 1950 1950

A - Vehicles must be booked before 1430 hrs on Saturday. B - Vehicles must be booked before 1600 hrs the day before sailing. All other vehicle bookings must be made at least one hour before the departure from Kirkwall. NOTES: 1) Vehicle check in times: 20 minutes before departure. Passenger check in times: 10 minutes before departure. 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). By Air 4) For conditions of carriage of passengers and cargo see notices exhibited in the Company’s vessels, offices and premises. For full fares please enquire at Orkney Ferry Services Offices

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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 the south wall is a remnant of the original shores and undulating hills offer spirit-swelling locations for 13th century structure. 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 Gilbert Balfour who held high office under A voyage out along the old Viking sea route to Westray is an essential element in any Orkney Mary Queen of Scots. adventure.

Here the unique flavour of Orkney’s island fringe can be experienced to the full. The exquisite 3 Links of Noltland Prehistoric Settlement & Wild Flowers: During the late 1970s an workmanship and artistic talent of the ancient peoples we have encountered on other islands extensive area of settlement was excavated is illustrated by the Westray Stone, a rock carving found in a tomb at Pierowall, the island’s on the Links. Houses and middens, now largest settlement, in 1981. The spiral and lozenge design is the finest of its kind in Scotland covered over, were contemporary with Skara and is permanently on display in the Westray Heritage Centre. Of the earliest Christian Brae (3000BC). Sand dune and dune pasture settlers the best evidence is again found in the lonely rock-stack or island hermitages such as supports Eyebright, Felwort, Cowslip and at the Castle o’ Burrian (also a marvellous place to see Puffins) and on the Holm of Aikerness. Sandwort - this site has been re-opened for further examination. The Orkneyinga Sagas, the tales of the Viking occupation of Orkney paint a vivid picture of Westray during the early 12th century and Westray families operating from power bases at 4 Knowe of Queena Howe: Deriving its Rapness, Pierowall and Tuqouy played important roles in the political life of the isles. name from the old Norse kvi ‘enclosure’ and haugr ‘mound’ this conspicuous mound probably contains a broch tower which Plant & animal life is surrounded by extensive settlement. The western cliffs and hills behind support a rich variety of northern maritime vegetation. The Stonework can be seen in the eroded spray-sweep has created unusual clifftop salt marshes and behind this the maritime heath. shoreline. Nearby excavation has exposed Vikings are thought to have brought angelica to the island and it can still be found growing a settlement pre-dating . (see 3 around Pierowall Bay. Seals, of course, are plentiful around Westray but whales, dolphins and above). 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 cliffs and Ravens successfully breed each year, raising their young in nests often built from 6 : This lighthouse 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 contributor to the island’s economy. Sea-faring is also deep rooted, a trait inherited from only to St Kilda. A 1978 survey revealed the Norse ancestors and the island has developed a modern fishing industry which includes over 40,000 Guillemots, 1,200 Razorbills, white fish trawling and creel fishing for crab and lobster. Velvet crabs provide a significant 1,000 Fulmars and almost 25,000 pairs of 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 shortbread, biscuits and cakes to shops further afield. underground passage to Noltland Castle. Access is now too dangerous to visit. Westray’s tourist industry plays a vital part in the local economy, providing facilities 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.

85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 40 02/05/2012 08:09 39 Westray 02/05/2012 08:09 17 0 1 2 Km 16 Rapness Ferry Terminal kennedy - drew westray pierowall, . . Rackwick Bay . site, seasonally ew: archaeological site, o’ Skea: archaeological Start site to see of Aikerness: A good Bay of Tafts Skelwick Kirbest to Noup from Walk: est Westray ontoons: floating facilities and showers Leaflets ourist Information Point: and guidance on all aspects of Westray’s lunches, Café serving light visitor services. Local and early evening meals. breakfasts for sale crafts Holm in June, and home Common Seals which pup Sheep. to 150 North Ronaldsay W at its best. nature Head, this walk displays hours. = 31/2 Estimated time to complete Quoygr now consolidated years, excavated in recent to be one and open to the public. Considered of the finest examples of Viking archaeology in Orkney P visiting situated at Gill Pier for use by are yachts etc Knowe years. seasonally excavated in recent T

18 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 Ferry Pierowall Westray) (to Papa Terminal . o’ Burrian & Stanger Head: 20 & Rusk Holm: Important of Faray Mae Sand Bay of Pierowall 21 23 t 1 Holm Castle stack was an early Christian rock Precipitous hermitage; possibly the best place in the the isles to watch the comics of the cliffs, No attempt should be made to climb Puffins. should be taken on care the stack. Great Stanger Head is a favourite these clifftops. of Orkney’s range haunt of the entire seabirds Each autumn Seals. site for Grey breeding to mate, here concentrate numbers large Rusk Holm the pups being born in October. is inhabited by native sheep, descendants Norway from of the original sheep brought ago. Visits are years by the Vikings 1000 locally. possible by arrangement 5

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at the head of this large occurs saltmarsh sandy bay Bay Mayweed, Sea Campion and Scottish Lovage can be found. T and Norse Settlement including Church Kirk is one of the Cross Heritage Walk: in Orkney and best constructed churches settlement lies to the west Norse a large being exposed in massive walls are where the shoreline maritime sedge-heath. Several such are of the plants found here as typically occur at high altitudes The Primula in mountain environments. Scotica can also be found. Bay Knowe tower partly mound contains a broch of the curved wall by the sea. Part destroyed to a mural is still standing and the entrance cell or passage can be seen. Fitty A permanent exhibition of Westray’s and fauna flora history, next can be seen here Hotel. to the Pierowall In addition to the permanent exhibition, each year sees a new exhibition on a specific local topic. Local crafts can be purchased; limited opening Now has an hours. extensive database and of churchyards houses and a growing genealogy section. Heritage

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and art purpose-built New - t: Hume SweetHume. 677786 watercolours. breakfasts, baking, home and Haff Yoktea/coffee Pierowall, Cafe, Saturdays 5-9.t:01857 677471 Jack’s Chippy, Broughton.OpenWednesdays and Gospel Hall.MrA.Bews, t:01857 677376 Baptist Church,GavinHunter. t:01857 677265 Church ofScotland,IainMacDonald,t:01857 677357 Nurse. t:01857 677706 Doctor. t:01857 677209 t: 01857 677777.e:[email protected] Westray YokTouristHaff at Information Centre Cafe. www.westraypapawestray.com Other Services Sand o’Gill.Dorothy Groat. 01857 677374 www.thebarnwestray.com, [email protected] The Barn, Chalmersquoy. Isabell Harcus. t: 01857 677214 Camping &Caravaning Facilities The WheelingSteen www.humesweethume.com Westray Studios e: raymondleslie@hotmail co.uk R. Leslie,Woodturner, 9Lastigar. t:01857 677297 e: [email protected] activities, Healthy LivingCentre.t:01857 677568 refreshments. t:01857 677777 firenet.uk net martinandsasha@ e: 677776. 01857 t: Terrell. Martyn W service. t:01857 677287.e:[email protected] and gifts, original artwork, prints and a bespoke framing Westray Cards, Lightcost, Hand-made cards, bookmarks 677400. e:[email protected] 01857 Westray.t: West-RayMid-Ouseness, Jewellery. Westray Straw. ContactEdithCostie.t:01857 677411. Brown, TheGallery, Pierowall. t:01857 677770 Westray andPapa Westray CraftAssoc.Contact Peter Pier. t:01857 677273 Fish Processing- Westray Processors, The Manager, Gill 9-5, Saturday 9-1.t:01857 677471 f:01857 677451 Monday-Friday Pierowall FishLtd,Broughton.Open t: 01857 677366 Knitting 677292. www.wheeling-steen.co.uk 01857 11-5pm.t: Monday-Saturday Open ship. sailing Unique feature is original deck cabin from 19th century rating 4-star Westray HeritageCentre, Industry/Crafts/Archaeology stoneware pottery utility of range wide A Westray Pottery. t: 07711 577682or01857 677877,www.aakwork.co.uk Aak Work. Printed Souvenirs etc. Contact Linda Drever. 677349 . F. M.Brown.Family run bakery at Gill Pier. t: 01857 01857 access disabled VisitScotland attraction. visitor 2. with - genealogy, Local 677259. light Westray natural www.westraystudios.co.uk lunches, craft Online e: local Knitters, Gallery ( high and [email protected], Designer gallery early tearoom. and gallery craft history. quality Pierowall. publications. HHHH Marlene evening – t: soft oil, glazes. 01857 Shop) Tourist VisitScotland Bews, acrylics

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on Saturday. 1430 hrs must be booked before A - Vehicles sailing. the day before 1600 hrs must be booked before B - Vehicles Kirkwall. from the departure All other vehicle bookings must be made at least one hour before operations. to Kirkwall. **This sailing may be delayed due to cargo *Not available for vehicle bookings Westray : NOTES with North Ronaldsay on Tuesdays. Sailings in conjunction Cargo Westray for additional Papa 21 Please see Page on only: Westray to Papa Sunday sailings direct 19 August (via Eday/Sanday). 27 May (via Eday/Sanday), 15 July (via Stronsay), can be found on page 47. Further information on the connecting ferry/bus service in Westray

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. . . Where oceans meet Points of interest 1 Beltane: The heart of the island. Location of Travellers to Papa Westray come from the five continents for an the community co-operative shop & hostel experience which lasts only a couple of minutes. They want to fly and venue for community events. 2 Church/Surgery & School: St Ann’s Centre, on the shortest scheduled air flight in the world between Westray Church of Scotland and Doctor’s Surgery and just along the road, the community school; and Papa Westray – a distance shorter than the main runway at third building in this complex is School Place, Heathrow which has been completed in less than a minute and is the Free Church school in use until 1877. 3 The Water Mill: On an isolated headland, 42 Westray Papa 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 In the Dark Ages the island took on great religious significance and St Boniface kirk, one of walls of a Medieval chapel and beehive cells . . . a place of pilgrimage as late as the 18th the oldest Christian sites in the north of Scotland, was a pilgrimage site and missionary out century. station. Now lovingly restored it is once again attracting visitors. Papay is famous for its birds and the North Hill is a top-rated nature reserve. Airborne visitors 5 Bronze Age Landmarks: Between St Tredwell’s Loch and the farm of Cuppin the who land on Westray en route for Papay will experience the shortest scheduled flight in the remains of a gairsty or treb-dyke, a Bronze world – don’t blink or you’ll miss it (under 2 minutes). age boundary, can be traced. While on the island you must visit the farm of Holland and its amazing complex of agricultural 6 Bothican: A fine sandy bay close to the New buildings adjacent to Holland House which was the seat of the Traill lairds of Papay for three Pier where the ferry from Kirkwall and the centuries. The farm includes a splendid mill tramp where horses provided the pulling power. link service with Westray calls. In summer the One of the farm workers’ bothies has been converted into a compact museum displaying a area of machair is rich in orchids and other fascinating range of artifacts from the island’s history including the parish handcuffs! 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

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. single design hope Acknowledgements would Printed at J Thomson Colour Printers, www.jtcp.co.uk Inverness. Dochgarrochm As we contributed to the production of this brochure. Every we enthusiasm. Thank you Produced by the Island Community Councils, Ferry Services and . Brochure Group. Tourism editor Jim writer and brochure Foreword/Intro Hewitson Pictures: GENERAL DISCLAIMER: The producers of this brochure cannot accept any responsibility or any infor- in or omissions from ability for errors mation given, or for any therefrom consequences arising By Sea, By Air and By Road timetables displayed only. for Summer Travel are within this brochure for Winter provider to the transport Please refer information. Travel Robertson Morag Development Officer OIC

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hours, you can be dropped at the bird hide by Mill Loch to either 2 / 1 arrangement by days other – 2012 September, 24th - May 6th • in the information supplied. for any inaccuracy . . dogs other than support dogs are restricted to certain areas on board. Dogs may be left in vehicles but or Property. Vessels is not permitted on any of the Company’s . adult an by accompanied be must years twelve of age the under person Any Persons. Young unaccompanied of and may be carried only by prior arrangement. ous goods must be declared, and hopefully tiny see ponies you at can close view quarters these adorable Stud where Pony being taken trip to the ferry for before your return will be available at this point if required, refreshments sea at are they while vessels certain of decks vehicle on allowed not are assengers 12yrs and under - (ferry Children fares Senior Citizens £11.50 not es: £13.50 Adults £11.50 Check with Company for details. most vessels. facilities on board card credit are There may apply. in advance or full charges All cancellations must be made not less than 24 hours No Show Charges: Accompanied luggage, vehicles, goods Passengers, and livestock are carried subject to the Conditions of Carriage of Orkney Ferries as offices and premises. vessels, exhibited and availablein the Company’s Vehicle lengths are charged as per fitted, whichever is greater. items etc., where rack manufacturers overhanging roof specification or overall length including towbars, Vans which exceed the bicycle dimensions declared at the time of racks, booking will be subject to a surcharge and may not be able to be accommodated on board member. wishing to visit their animals during the voyage must be accompanied by a crew passengers Varagen. All ferries have a disabled cabin and toilet facilities at deck level with the exception of m.v. may require. of trade as the necessities to alter sailing arrangements Liberty is reserved All fares may be subject to alteration. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that information in this brochure (in whole or in part) without notice. is all information is subject to alteration at time of going to press, correct Orkney Ferries accepts no liability parked on board. to leave their vehicles as soon as they are old. years sixteen least at person any being purposes these for adult an vessel, operated Company any on travelling whilst P P Smoking Danger Carriage 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). booked by telephoning 0845 22 55 121 businesses 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 or the quality of accommodation listed. of the information provided for the accuracy cannot accept any responsibility this brochure

www.orkneyferries.co.uk [email protected] to Kirkwall Far Liquid watch the water fowl or walk to the nearby archaeological sites or at the Eday Heritage Centre which contains choice. you at any place of your we can drop displays and information about the island. Alternatively, the end of Towards the afternoon you will be collected and taken back to the ferry terminal, on the way calling in at the the new born foals also available. Car hire included in price). Taxis, 622206. of booking. t: 01857 at time on request lunches available Packed Minimum of 2 persons. All tours pre-booked. Take this opportunity to visit the beautiful island of Eday, with its rich bird life and great archaeology sites of Tours Eday Minibus Friday - Wednesday - Monday and beaches unspoiled outstanding the of some see will you where island, the around driven be will You interest. Eday. of the many islands that surround views wonderful panoramic the of end south the to you take will tour The arrives. ferry the when terminal the at you collect will minibus The 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 stories about Eday. will be told many facts and interesting At the end of your which tour, is approx 2 • • • • • notices. to pay attention to safety announcements and/or requested are assengers Safety on Board Conditions and Notes General 85931_ORKNEY_2012.indd 51 Orkney ‘by sea or by air our islands we share’

Thirteen beautiful island destinations in Orkney served by 9 dedicated Inter-Island Ferries.

Foot passengers are carried on all routes and vehicles on most.

For further information and timetables pick-up the Islands Brochure or visit our website: orkneyferries.co.uk The TheIslands of Orkney Islands2012 information and travel guide of Orkneyto the smaller islands of Orkney Taking you further

2010 information and travel guide

For up toto date the information smaller islands visit the ofOrkney Orkney website at www.visitorkney.comFor up to date information •visit www.orkney.com the Orkney website at www.visitorkney.com • www.orkneytourism.com and www.orkneytourism.com

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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. (01856) 872494/873457 • [email protected]

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