Burray Village Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Echna Loch Sunset The view from my living room window. Echna Loch with Scapa Flow beyond.
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Echna Loch Sunset The view from my living room window. Echna Loch with Scapa Flow beyond.
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Echna Loch, Echnaloch Bay and tankers in Scapa Flow View from the living room. I've just found a bottle of Highland Park I'd forgotten about too.
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I saw three ships come sailing in... Well, it is Christmas Day! Echna Loch, Echnaloch Bay and Scapa Flow beyond.
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Cliffs at end of beach The short section of sandy beach on Burray's southern shore, east of Churchill Barrier No. 4, ends abruptly with a low cliff and rocks that inhibit further eastward access.

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The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Pier Road Burray Scotland
The price is NZ$322 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$322
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Burray. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Loved the location, friendly staff, great pub, excellent meals. Room was perfect with a beautiful view of the water.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Sands Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is NZ$172 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$172
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (226 reviews)
Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is NZ$255 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$255
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Albert Hotel
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Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

2 out of 5
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
Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Great location in Kirkwall, close to the information centre, supermarkets, abs the cathedral. Clean as a whistle too!

Reviewed on 27 May 2023

Castleyards Apartment 12
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Popular places to visit

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre during your trip to Burray Village. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre

Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre during your travels in Burray. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre

Activities

Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

NZ$1,195
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander
Cliffs of Yesnaby

Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up

NZ$637
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up
Orkney Mainland Private Tour

Orkney Mainland Private Tour

NZ$535
per adult
Orkney Mainland Private Tour
Skara brae

Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour

NZ$1,456
per adult
Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour
Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

NZ$1,423
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall

Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall

NZ$4,186
per adult
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall
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