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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Edinburgh Castle Apartments and Suites

Edinburgh Castle Apartments and Suites

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was $1,476, price is now $936 per person
$936
per person
Mar 10 - Mar 12
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
Everything about this hotel was great, the room was gorgeous spotless clean, and location was perfect.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street

3 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was $1,866, price is now $1,177 per person
$1,177
per person
Mar 8 - Mar 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,182 reviews)
Great location and very cozy lobby bar where we enjoyed relaxing.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

4 out of 5
Price was $1,574, price is now $995 per person
$995
per person
Mar 9 - Mar 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (908 reviews)
Spectacular historical house with a wonderful restaurant and bar. Lovely staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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

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
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
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street Kirkwall Scotland
The Orkney Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

3 out of 5
Inganess Road Kirkwall Scotland
Karrawa Guest House
Hildeval B&B

Hildeval B&B

4 out of 5
Hildeval Kirkwall Scotland
Hildeval B&B
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