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Derelict crofthouse The stark reality of bygone rural life in Orkney is all too evident here. No romantic, rose-tinted rural idyll. The most basic accommodation, peat fire, tiny windows down one side and a low roof. That's some lintel over the fireplace though.
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Derelict crofthouse The stark reality of bygone rural life in Orkney is all too evident here. No romantic, rose-tinted rural idyll. The most basic accommodation, peat fire, tiny windows down one side and a low roof. That's some lintel over the fireplace though.
Photo by Ian Balcombe (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Track from Blubbersdale Heading towards Cottascarth along the waterlogged track.
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Wass Wick and Salta Taing Good Norse names. Salta Taing is the prominent tongue sticking out into the sea. The ferry from Rousay to Tingwall can just be spotted.
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Derelict building near Cottascarth It would be interesting to know what this was. It's only small, maybe ten or twelve feet across.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is AU$122 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$122
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
This was our second stay in a matter of weeks and both were excellent. Friendly, welcoming, professional and efficient staff, a very nice room, and excellent food. I hope we will be back.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is AU$218 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$218
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
The price is AU$153 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$153
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 16 Feb 2026

The Stromness Hotel
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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 centre 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 holiday home in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Orkney Museum ...
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Kirkwall
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall
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