Guidebook for Orkney
Food Scene
Smithfield Hotel
Lunches, afternoon tea and evening meals. Booking is recommended for evening meals
Lunches and evening meals overlooking Harray Loch. Booking recommended.
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Merkister Hotel
Lunches and evening meals overlooking Harray Loch. Booking recommended.
Hamnavoe Restaurant
35 Graham PlGreat Local Fish dishes
good food and excellent Sunday lunch
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Lynnfield Hotel & Restaurant 4 Star Rated
Holm Roadgood food and excellent Sunday lunch
Orkney Library & Archive
44 Junction Rdgood food in new modern café, bar, restaurant with events in the evenings
friendly factory shop selling locally caught fresh fish and shell fish to the public
Orkney Fishermens Society Ltd
Garson Parkfriendly factory shop selling locally caught fresh fish and shell fish to the public
Argo's Bakery
Albert Streetexcellent local bakery
E. Flett
63 John Stlocal butcher and grocer selling mostly local produce
Sightseeing
One of the oldest preserved neolithic villages in Europe. Cafe on site.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
One of the oldest preserved neolithic villages in Europe. Cafe on site.
900 year old, red stone cathedral, tours can be arranged in advance
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Catedral de San Magnus
Broad Street900 year old, red stone cathedral, tours can be arranged in advance
Anillo de Brodgar
B9055world famous standing stone circle
Parks & Nature
The Loons
RSPB Reserve and Bird Hide.
Skaill Beach Car Park
B9056beautiful, quiet sandy beach, great for dog walking
Yesnaby
Yesnaby Roaddramatic sea cliffs
Viking and pictish settlements can be reached across the causeway at low tide
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Brough of Birsay
Viking and pictish settlements can be reached across the causeway at low tide
Arts & Culture
Pier Arts Centre
28-36 Victoria StEssentials
Co-op Food - Kirkwall - Albert Street
19 Albert StTesco Superstore
Pickaquoy RoadCo-op Food - Stromness - Ferry Road
Ferry RoadCo-op Food - Petrol Dounby
local supermarket and petrol pump, usually at cheapest price on island
Isbister Bros Ltd
Coal and Peat suppliers, grocery store, Filling Station
Lidl
Pickaquoy RoadGetting Around
Orkney Taxis
43 Albert StUseful service if going to Kirkwall
Stromness Taxis
39 Junction Roadlocal taxis
Orkney Ferries Ltd
4 Shore StLocal ferry services to most of the outer isles
local air service to the northern isles of Eday, Stronsay, Westray, Papa Westray and North Ronaldsay
Loganair Ltd
local air service to the northern isles of Eday, Stronsay, Westray, Papa Westray and North Ronaldsay
Trek and Travel
15-17 Bridge Stbicycle hire and accessories
Orkney Cycle Hire
54 Dundas Stbicycle hire in Stromness
Drinks & Nightlife
The Reel
6 Broad Stexcellent live music, music school, bar and daytime cafe
Helgi's
14 Harbour Stfood and drinks, but no kids