Start Point Lighthouse Tours

Start Point Lighthouse was built to help guide sailors through stormy waters. Still a striking feature of the landscape today, it's bound to have some tales to tell about sailing adventures and tragedies.

This Orkney Islands longstanding beacon is an ideal place to begin your day of sightseeing. There's loads to do and see close by, including North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory, Woollen Mill, and New Kirk. Take your time at Start Point Lighthouse before hitting up these other fine sights.

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BCC Lochness Glamping

BCC Lochness Glamping

3 out of 5
Price was $1,568, price is now $957 per person
$957
per person
Apr 22 - Apr 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (ORD) to Inverness (INV)
5.8/10 (120 reviews)
Overall - served the purpose. They seriously need to post quiet hours like 10pm-6am 11-7 if you want a decent and needed sleep after long driving or hiking. It’s a small area and cabins close together - Drunk loud guys came in at 6:40pm and were outside until after midnight . we were all up until they decided they were done and started again at 6am. Great spot by the river but you can’t hear or enjoy the river or nature if there is no respect for a shared outside space. Posting signs on the cabin doors for quiet night hiurs - even 6 hours to sleep a bit would go a long way. It’s a crap shoot otherwise if you get to rest before your next day.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

BCC Loch Ness Hostel

BCC Loch Ness Hostel

1 out of 5
Price was $1,601, price is now $984 per person
$984
per person
Apr 22 - Apr 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (ORD) to Inverness (INV)
6/10 (215 reviews)
Entrance to hostel road has road works. Work I. Progress around site.

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Dunallan House

Dunallan House

4 out of 5
Price was $1,742, price is now $1,077 per person
$1,077
per person
Apr 22 - Apr 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (ORD) to Inverness (INV)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Ginny and Steve are the most lovely hosts. So helpful and sweet! Breakfast is outstanding - delicious, freshly cooked, extremely generous portions, and an extremely wide selection of items. The town of Grantown on Spey is small, so not many eateries to choose from for dinner. But the B&B is just a couple blocks away from a peaceful wooded walk to the river.

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Popular places to visit

Bride's Noust

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bride's Noust during your trip to North Ronaldsay? Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Bride's Noust

Sand Geo

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Geo during your trip to North Ronaldsay? Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Sand Geo

North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory

Explore the great outdoors at North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory, a lovely green space in North Ronaldsay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory

New Kirk

Find out about the history of North Ronaldsay with a stop at New Kirk. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

New Kirk

Woollen Mill

You can find out about the history of North Ronaldsay with a visit to Woollen Mill. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Woollen Mill

Quoyness Chambered Cairn

You can find out about the history of Sanday with a visit to Quoyness Chambered Cairn. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Quoyness Chambered Cairn

Best Lodging Options Near Start Point Lighthouse

Orkney Retreats Kilnbarn 5* Scandi Deluxe Seafront Cottage

Orkney Retreats Kilnbarn 5* Scandi Deluxe Seafront Cottage

Kilnbarn
Orkney Retreats Kilnbarn 5* Scandi Deluxe Seafront Cottage
Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.

Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.

Orkney Scotland
Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.
Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite

Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite

4 out of 5
Coo Road, Ayre Sanday Scotland
Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite
Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages

Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages

3 out of 5
Kettletoft Sanday Scotland
Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages
Boloquoy Victorian Farm & Watermill. Authentic period immersive experience

Boloquoy Victorian Farm & Watermill. Authentic period immersive experience

Orkney Scotland
Boloquoy Victorian Farm & Watermill. Authentic period immersive experience
Mingro is a unique beachside cottage that serves as a retreat from modern life.

Mingro is a unique beachside cottage that serves as a retreat from modern life.

Stronsay, near Whitehall
Mingro is a unique beachside cottage that serves as a retreat from modern life.
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
Albert Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
The Shore
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