Olav's Wood Tours

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Protected from development, Olavs Wood attracts an impressive range of birds and other animals. Find out how the local community has worked to preserve the natural history here.

If you're spending a while in South Ronaldsay, Olav's Wood is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This nature reserve is one of many attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Tomb of the Eagles, Sand of Wright, and Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre are also waiting to be explored nearby.

Popular places to visit

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Duncansby Head

5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy superb coastal walks and marvel at the views from this headland located at the most northeasterly point of mainland Britain.

Duncansby Head
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Castle of Mey

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Castle of Mey
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Banks Chambered Tomb

Find out about the history of South Ronaldsay when you spend time at Banks Chambered Tomb. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

Banks Chambered Tomb
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Tomb of the Eagles

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of South Ronaldsay with a stop at Tomb of the Eagles. Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

Tomb of the Eagles
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Hoxa Tapestry Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hoxa Tapestry Gallery during your trip to South Ronaldsay. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
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Sand of Wright

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand of Wright during your trip to South Ronaldsay? Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Sand of Wright

Best Lodging Options Near Olav's Wood

Murray Arms Hotel
Murray Arms Hotel
3 out of 5
Back Road, South Ronaldsay, Scotland
Murray Arms Hotel
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
St Margaret's Hope, Orkney
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
The Sands Hotel
The Sands Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Pier Road, Burray, Scotland
The Sands Hotel
Luxury Self-Catering Traditional Family Farmhouse in John o’Groats, Caithness
Luxury Self-Catering Traditional Family Farmhouse in John o’Groats, Caithness
John O'Groats
Luxury Self-Catering Traditional Family Farmhouse in John o’Groats, Caithness
The Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel
3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Ayre Hotel
Lodge 21 - 3 Bed Sea-View - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
Lodge 21 - 3 Bed Sea-View - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
Wick
Lodge 21 - 3 Bed Sea-View - a john o'groat that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Wick
A john o'groat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
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