If you need any information that you can't find on the site, give us a call and we'll be glad to help.
Spring breaks - 2010
2009-07-14
We are taking bookings from people who would like a mini - break in Orkney. Our low season runs from January 9th to 31st May 2010. All enquiries are welcome.
How to book - You can - book on-line or e-mail us with your dates. If you prefer, phone Jim on 01856 751228 at B&B / 07850 226950 mobile. We check the site twice daily for enquiries and confirm all bookings with you directly.
Need to know - just ask, we're only too happy to help.
The rate for the room is £60 per night (£30pp) and covers 2 people & full breakfast. All our rooms have en-suite facilities, oak furnishings and high quality Egyptian linen & Turkisk cotton towels. MP3/radio.
Single occupancy will cost £50.
Stays of 7 nights attract a £30 reduction reflecting a weekly cost of only £390. We also do high quality evening meals to meet different tastes and budgets, as required.
Summer Bookings 2010
2009-07-13
All enquiries for Summer & Autumn 2010 are welcome. For room availability - the booking system is open. Don't want to book on line - then; e-mail us with your dates or phone Jim on 01856 751228 at B&B or mobile.07850 226950
We check the site twice daily for enquiries & bookings and confirm all bookings with you directly.
Need to know more - just ask, we're only too happy to help.
From 1st June till end September - our summer rate for the room is £70 per night (£35pp) and covers 2 people & full breakfast. All our rooms have en-suite facilities, oak furnishings and high quality Egyptian linen & Turkish cotton towels. MP3/Radio.
Single occupancy will be £55.
Stays of 7 nights also attract a £30 reduction reflecting a weekly cost of only £460. We also provide high quality evening meals to meet different tastes and budgets.
Orkney Festivals and Events for 2010
2009-06-15
The 2010 Orkney calendar offers a wide range of events, music & arts festivals over the year. This is the current published list for next year.
March - The brown trout fishing season commences March 15th and ends in October - www.orkneytroutfishing.co.uk
April
7th -11th Orkney Ceillidh weekend see www.orkneycummunities.co.uk
23rd-25th Orkney Jazz Festival - www.stromnesshotel.com
May
1st Rugby 7's - www.orkneyrfc.co.uk
27th-30th The 28th Orkney folk festival - www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
June
5th-13th Orkney wine festival - www.thelongship.co.uk
18th-23rd St.Magnus festival
Orkney's famous arts festival - www.stmagnusfestival.com
July
7th -31st Orkney Craftsmen's Guild Exhibition - Kirkwall Town Hall
18th-24th Stromness Shopping week - 61st Community Gala
www.stromnessshoppingweek.co.uk
31st July Kirkwall Golf Open competition
August
7th & 8th Stromness Golf Open competions
Annual Agricultural Shows
7th East Mainland Show
11th South Ronalsay & Burray Show
12th West Mainland Show
14th County Show
15th Riding of the Marches, traditional event
Vintage Rally Show - of cars, steam engines & tractors
20th - 22nd Orkney Bikers Rally
27th - 29th Orkney Beer Festival, www.stromnesshotel.com
September
2nd-8th Orkney International Science Festival - www.oisf.org
15th-17th Orkney Blues festival - www.orkneyblues.co.uk
November Orkney Northern Lights Festival - dates to be advised
Short-eared owls & hen harriers return, Kestrel sitings this week
2009-04-18
We now have regular sightings of these beautiful birds amongst the range of other bird life that inhabit the area.
The Hen Harriers and the Short-Eared Owl are now being seen regularly over the RSPB reserve on Birsay moor and behind the house.
We have had several Kestrel sitings this week.
