Finstown

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The island en:Mainland (Orkney).
Hill of Heddle
Photo by Douglas Law (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Shorelines Gallery, Finstown Another gallery on the Orkney craft trail, this is where Jane Glue is based - prints and cards from her watercolours of Orkney and its wildlife are everywhere on the islands and deservedly popular.
Photo by David Wyatt (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Beach and mudflats at Finstown Centre waterfront, Mainland Orkney Low tide has exposed considerable intertidal lands of this shallow edged bay. Note cumulus cloud reflections in bay as well as clear reflections of buildings across the bay to the north.
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Cemetery, Finstown.
Photo by Mark Crook (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $100 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
CA $100
CA $121 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & 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! (230 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 Mar 7, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $171 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $171
CA $206 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
The price is CA $149 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $149
CA $179 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
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
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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 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
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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Popular places to visit

Corrigall Farm Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Corrigall Farm Museum during your travels in Harray. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Corrigall Farm Museum

Maes Howe

You can find out about the history of Harray with a stop at Maes Howe. Take in the museums and countryside in the area.

Maes Howe