Islesview guidebook
Sightseeing
Community run Centre with an excellent history section on the Churchill Barriers and Orkney during the Wars. Also Fossil and Geology section.
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Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
Community run Centre with an excellent history section on the Churchill Barriers and Orkney during the Wars. Also Fossil and Geology section.
The Gloup is Impressive feature and great for walking, further on there is Neolithic Fort. Carpark is only 12 miles from Islesview.
The Gloup
The Gloup is Impressive feature and great for walking, further on there is Neolithic Fort. Carpark is only 12 miles from Islesview.
One of the most iconic remain from the Second World War built by Italian prisoners of war working on the Churchill Barriers. A must see in Orkney. Only 10 miles from Islesview.
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Ítölska kirkjan
One of the most iconic remain from the Second World War built by Italian prisoners of war working on the Churchill Barriers. A must see in Orkney. Only 10 miles from Islesview.
Stromness Museum
52 Alfred StHistory of Stromness with its links back through history
The Orkney Museum
Broad StreetOne of the best places to get a feel for the history of Orkney
Scapa Flow Museum - Temporary exhibition in Hoy Hotel
If you are visiting Hoy this is a must
Impressive remains of First and Second World War coastal battery defending access to Kirkwall harbour and other key Military facilities. It is 3.3 miles from Islesview and can easily be walked.
To the East are cliffs and rock formations worth a look at, including a collapsed cave
Rerwick Head
Impressive remains of First and Second World War coastal battery defending access to Kirkwall harbour and other key Military facilities. It is 3.3 miles from Islesview and can easily be walked.
To the East are cliffs and rock formations worth a look at, including a collapsed cave
Build during World War 2 and now the link road to accessing the south islands. Wonderful sight seeing
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Churchill Barriers
A961Build during World War 2 and now the link road to accessing the south islands. Wonderful sight seeing
Orkney Brewery
Excellent food and tours.
Last mill in Orkney milling Bearmeal, Bere is an ancient form of barley still grown in the North.
Barony Mill
Last mill in Orkney milling Bearmeal, Bere is an ancient form of barley still grown in the North.
Aurora Jewellery - Kirkwall
69 Albert StOrkney Jewellery and clothing
Maeshowe Visitor Centre
Ireland RoadPart of the World Heritage Site
Worth booking a tour with the Rangers to get a true feeling for this history
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Brodgar hringurinn
B9055Worth booking a tour with the Rangers to get a true feeling for this history
Stenness steinhringur
Impressive and part of the World Heritage site
Only open to public during the summer excavation period. Check opening times before going on their website - 2023 will be last year to be able to visit the dig site as they are closing it up to concentrate on reviewing the artifacts already dug up.
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Ness of Brodgar
B9055Only open to public during the summer excavation period. Check opening times before going on their website - 2023 will be last year to be able to visit the dig site as they are closing it up to concentrate on reviewing the artifacts already dug up.
A walk up Marwick Head is highly recommended and brings together everything that's special about Orkney - nature, wildlife, history and fantastic sea views.
The headland is dominated by the Kitchener Memorial, built in 1926 to commemorate WWI Minister for War, Lord Kitchener. He died onboard HMS Hampshire along with 736 men when the ship hit a mine just a few miles offshore from Marwick Head on 5th June, 1916, en-route to Russia. The 48 foot high memorial to Kitchener was restored by the Orkney Heritage Society in 2016, and a new memorial wall built to fully commemorate the crew of HMS Hampshire, as well as those who lost their lives onboard the Laurel Crown whilst minesweeping in the same area on 22nd June 1916.
A visit to Marwick Head is a must when in Orkney, but do be careful when climbing to the top of the headland and never get too close to the edge - the cliffs are fragile and erosion can cause the ground underfoot to be very dangerous.
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Marwick Head
A walk up Marwick Head is highly recommended and brings together everything that's special about Orkney - nature, wildlife, history and fantastic sea views.
The headland is dominated by the Kitchener Memorial, built in 1926 to commemorate WWI Minister for War, Lord Kitchener. He died onboard HMS Hampshire along with 736 men when the ship hit a mine just a few miles offshore from Marwick Head on 5th June, 1916, en-route to Russia. The 48 foot high memorial to Kitchener was restored by the Orkney Heritage Society in 2016, and a new memorial wall built to fully commemorate the crew of HMS Hampshire, as well as those who lost their lives onboard the Laurel Crown whilst minesweeping in the same area on 22nd June 1916.
A visit to Marwick Head is a must when in Orkney, but do be careful when climbing to the top of the headland and never get too close to the edge - the cliffs are fragile and erosion can cause the ground underfoot to be very dangerous.
The Hackness Martello Tower and Battery were built in 1813-14 to protect British convoys during the Napoleonic Wars, with French and American warships attacking merchant shipping using the Pentland Firth. Although the sites didn’t see any enemy action, even when they were brought back into use in the 1860s, they still offer a fascinating glimpse into military life more than 200 years ago.
The Martello Tower, one of only three surviving in Scotland, offers views over Scapa Flow, Orkney's famous naval anchorage during both world wars. The battery gives visitors the chance to experience barracks life and features furniture and other items of military memorabilia.
Opening Details:
4 Apr to 30 Sept:
Mon to Thur: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 4.30pm
Hackness Martello Tower and Battery
The Hackness Martello Tower and Battery were built in 1813-14 to protect British convoys during the Napoleonic Wars, with French and American warships attacking merchant shipping using the Pentland Firth. Although the sites didn’t see any enemy action, even when they were brought back into use in the 1860s, they still offer a fascinating glimpse into military life more than 200 years ago.
The Martello Tower, one of only three surviving in Scotland, offers views over Scapa Flow, Orkney's famous naval anchorage during both world wars. The battery gives visitors the chance to experience barracks life and features furniture and other items of military memorabilia.
Opening Details:
4 Apr to 30 Sept:
Mon to Thur: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 4.30pm
The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland, in the parish of Birsay. It is located around 13 miles north of Stromness and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements as well as a modern light house.
The visit is dependent upon the Tides
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Brough of Birsay
The Brough of Birsay is an uninhabited tidal island off the north-west coast of The Mainland of Orkney, Scotland, in the parish of Birsay. It is located around 13 miles north of Stromness and features the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements as well as a modern light house.
The visit is dependent upon the Tides
North Ronaldsay Lighthouse was built in 1852 on the island of North Ronaldsay, it is the UK's tallest land based lighthouse which was built in 1852 by Alan Stevenson. Standing at a height of 42mtrs/139ft, this is the tallest land based lighthouse in the UK. Its light is aided by a Fresnel lens that enables the light to extend 24 nautical miles (28 miles), assisting and guiding shipping..
When open you are able to climb the 176 steps to view the 360 degree sea views from Orkney to Shetland and all in-between.
Lighthouse Visitor Centre
North Ronaldsay Lighthouse was built in 1852 on the island of North Ronaldsay, it is the UK's tallest land based lighthouse which was built in 1852 by Alan Stevenson. Standing at a height of 42mtrs/139ft, this is the tallest land based lighthouse in the UK. Its light is aided by a Fresnel lens that enables the light to extend 24 nautical miles (28 miles), assisting and guiding shipping..
When open you are able to climb the 176 steps to view the 360 degree sea views from Orkney to Shetland and all in-between.
Just simply amazing. You need to check when it is open.
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Tomb of the Eagles Visitor Centre
Just simply amazing. You need to check when it is open.
Skara Brae Visitor Center
One of the musts when visiting Orkney
This Iron age Broch gives a good feel for the scale of buildings the Iron age builders had moved to.
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Broch of Gurness
AikernessThis Iron age Broch gives a good feel for the scale of buildings the Iron age builders had moved to.
Not often visited due to its remote location on North Ronaldsay, but it has not been effected by time as much as other Orkney Broch's
Broch of Burrian
Not often visited due to its remote location on North Ronaldsay, but it has not been effected by time as much as other Orkney Broch's
Helps in understanding the maritime history of Orkney and the importance of volunteers for when things go wrong.
Longhope Lifeboat Museum
Helps in understanding the maritime history of Orkney and the importance of volunteers for when things go wrong.
An unusual place for Orkney full of trees, worth a visit, recommend checking out olavswood Website as it can be difficult ground in places for walking
Olav's Wood
An unusual place for Orkney full of trees, worth a visit, recommend checking out olavswood Website as it can be difficult ground in places for walking
Food scene
Excellent restaurant within 2.5 miles of house and also stunning Kirk conversion within which sits the jewelry and gallery,
Highly recommend BOOK before going even if only for Coffee
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Sheila Fleet Workshop, Kirk Gallery & Café
Excellent restaurant within 2.5 miles of house and also stunning Kirk conversion within which sits the jewelry and gallery,
Highly recommend BOOK before going even if only for Coffee
Polly Kettle
Great coffee and cakes with a Egyptian twist
Great for local produce and Freefrom choice for those with diet issues.
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William Shearer
71 Victoria StGreat for local produce and Freefrom choice for those with diet issues.
The Brig Larder
1 Albert StAuthentic choice of local Orkney produce
Excellent food, good stopping point on a run through South Ronaldsay
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Robertsons General Store
Church RoadExcellent food, good stopping point on a run through South Ronaldsay
Orkney Gin Company
Next door to the Italian Chapel
The Orkney Distillery
Ayre RoadGood visitor centre, would book if you want a tour
The Foveran
Excellent food with views over Scapa Flow.
Highland Brewing Company
Orkney brewed beers
Shopping for that Orkney gift or just a cup of Tea or Coffee Judith Glue is worth a visit
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Judith Glue
25 Broad StShopping for that Orkney gift or just a cup of Tea or Coffee Judith Glue is worth a visit
Archive Coffee
8 Laing StGood food and relaxed atmosphere, worth booking if looking for lunch.
The view is brilliant, the tea is great and the scones are worth the drive.
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Birsay Bay Tearoom
The view is brilliant, the tea is great and the scones are worth the drive.
Jollys of Orkney
Scott's RoadLocal Seafood and Cheeses
Donaldsons of Orkney
38 Albert StreetLocal butchers and local produce
The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms
Bridge StreetGreat for local food