Mainland
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Visit Mainland

The Ayre Hotel
Friendly and very helpful staff. Lovely clean rooms. Excellent location for Kirkwall shops.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Shore
The room was clean and comfortable. It needs to be made clearer in hotel advance information what the situation is. I was not aware until I arrived that the hotel I was staying in was in fact an annexe of the hotel nearby. That was a bit of a surprise. Being able to leave my luggage before and after ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Albert Hotel
Great
Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Stromness Apartments
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Castleyards Apartment 1
Great spot, lovely accommodation along with very pleasant and helpful owners
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Popular places to visit

Skara Brae
Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

Ring of Brogdar
Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

Maes Howe
Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

Earl's Palace
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Bishop's Palace
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
- Skara Brae
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Highland Park Distillery
- Orkney Museum
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Ring of Brogdar
- Maes Howe
- Earl's Palace
- Bishop's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Piers Art Centre
- Orkney Wireless Museum
- Maes Howe
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Bay of Skaill
- Scapa Beach



