Mainland Travel Guide
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The Ayre Hotel
Staff were very good, happy to help!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Albert Hotel
The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Stromness Hotel
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Charming in the heart of Stromness Pet friendly
Saturday Arrival and Departure
Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
Withi-Gill was a beautiful cottage in a remarkable landscape -- views of Hoy and Graemsay were beautiful (when the weather cooperated, which was most days), and with a short walk, views of much of the western part of Mainland Orkney, including Stromness. The facilities were great, and the cottage ...
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit
Skara Brae
Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.
Ring of Brogdar
Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.
St. Magnus Cathedral
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
Earl's Palace
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.
Maes Howe
Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.
Bishop's Palace
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
