Shapinsay

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Fields above the east end of Veantro Bay, Shapinsay Photographer is near the northwest edge of the main road.
Mill Dam showing formation of southern outflow burn, Shapinsay This RSPB reserve provides feeding and resting habitat for a variety of birds, which are visible from the hide situated near the point of this photograph. This is arguably the most productive wetland on the island of Shapinsay. In the upper right one can see the formation of the outflow burn; moreover, in the extreme upper right is a small slice of the sea at Balfour Village, at which location the outlet burn from Mill Dam reaches the sea.
Sea stack at southern edge of Lingavi Geo, Shapinsay east coast. With seabirds on cliffs and shoreline rocks.
Bay of Linton, Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. The foreground is a marshy meadow. At the right centre is a portion of the ruined chapel illustrated on the OS map.
Ruined chapel and rock beach, Shapinsay The chapel ruins are difficult to see due to the one metre high rough grass. The drystone wall at the centre is in good repair. The rock sheeted beach adjoins Linton Bay.
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
$82 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$99 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (231 reviews)
Restaurant was excellent. Had dinner there 4 nights. Staff was helpful and courteous.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (84 reviews)
The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable. The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

The Stromness Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
$129 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$154 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (174 reviews)
Functional and practical

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

The Shore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy a fitness center and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Orkney Museum ...
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.

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

Orkney Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Sanday. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Quoyness Chambered Cairn and Cata Sand are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
We had a very pleasant stay. The accommodation was well equipped and clean and comfortable and in a good location.Hosts were very nice and hospitable

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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