The Flat self catering, Orkney

12/09/2022

Happy Monday!

Did you enjoy any Swannay beers over the weekend?

Our Scapa Bere made it all the way to the top of the Old Man of Hoy!! Can you beat that view?!

06/09/2022

Coming to the museum later this week, an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Harry Berry, the artist responsible for paintings of island life including powerful depictions of the TGB at sea, recalling the disaster of 1969 when the Longhope Lifeboat was lost with all hands.



Harry’s pictures are a greatly cherished part of our collection and his maritime works successfully capture the sea in all its moods and complex motions.


We have 14 of Harry’s paintings and sketches at the Lifeboat Museum, as well as other items he produced along with artefacts and memorabilia from his life and time lived in Hoy & Walls.


Harry’s story is fascinating and his stories and contributions to the community here are the stuff of local legend. We would love you to visit us and learn more about the man, his work and his connection with the Longhope Lifeboat.


Curator, Mike Webster, is collecting together the many items connected with Harry that have been donated and loaned to us and displaying them together for the first time from Wednesday 7 September. This exhibition will remain in place until we close the doors for our winter break in October.

29/06/2022

At approximately 17:30 on Monday 27th June, the Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre in Shetland was alerted to reports of a person fallen off a cliff at the Gloup, Orkney.

Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret's Hope Coastguard Rescue teams, Coastguard Rescue 900 - Sumburgh and RNLI Kirkwall Lifeboat were all tasked by MRCC Shetland.

Once on scene the officer in charge was made aware of a second person at the bottom of the cliff. The winchman paramedic from Coastguard Rescue 900 and the rope rescue technician from the Coastguard team worked together to transfer one casualty to the aircraft and onwards to the Scottish Ambulance Service. A second casualty was recovered to the top of the cliff by the Coastguard teams and taken to the Balfour Hospital.

Whilst enjoying the coastline in Orkney, Shetland and the rest of the UK:
- always stay away from the cliff edges and NEVER risk your safety for a photo.
- Always keep your dogs on a lead.
- Stick to signposted coastal paths and take note of local warning signs.

Emergency at the coast? See someone in need of help? Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

24/06/2022

Exciting!

15/05/2022

Not only does she make amazing cakes, she knows her way around a camera and a puffin 😍📸

15/05/2022

A parade celebrating Orkney and Norway’s special friendship will once again march through the streets of Kirkwall next Tuesday, May 17. Having been cancelled for the last few years, the Tog will again take centerstage as Orcadians and Norwegians alike mark Norwegian Constitution Day. The day will ...

09/05/2022

We feel very blessed to receive such fab reviews in our first month of welcoming guests!

09/05/2022

Some recent reviews - thanks for being fab guests!

23/04/2022

Due to a cancellation we have 13th-20th May available! *17th,18th and 19th NOW GONE*

13TH-16TH STILL AVAILABLE

Click the link below to book now!

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07/04/2022

*LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY*

17th-19th APRIL - NOW BOOKED
23rd-27th April - NOW BOOKED

9th-11th May - NOW BOOKED
19th-20th May

5th-6th June - NOW BOOKED
14-15th June
25th-28th June - NOW BOOKED

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06/04/2022

There's something cosy about being inside on a wild wet and windy evening.

Kitchen and living area relaxing tonight.

03/04/2022

An alternative activity to enjoy while in Orkney!

A full 6 hour archery and axe throwing day with a lovely lunch of Potage ( a thick and tasty medieval vegetable stew/soup), Pulled Pork or Chicken, Bread, Local cheeses, Fruit and Cake. All day Hot and cold drinks are included. What activities do we offer on our 8 acre site - instruction and theatre...

26/03/2022

Good news for those visiting Hoy this year! Beneth'ill Cafe is opening on Monday 4th April so if you forget your picnic or just fancy a cafe with a view then voila!

Situated a hop skip and a jump from the passenger ferry pier (at Moaness) and a peedie dander from Rackwick, it's the ideal place to grab some scran or a liquid refreshment!

25/03/2022

One of our (many) favourite beaches in Orkney at sunset ❤️🧡💛

23/03/2022

Linking the Orkney mainland to Lamb Holm, Glimps Holm, Burray and South Ronaldsay, the Churchill barriers not only have wrecks of blockships - they also provide a fab place to spot wildlife, sealife and enjoy some sandy beaches. You might even be lucky enough to spot a Groatie Buckie but we won't give away any secrets here 😉

22/03/2022

The sunset tonight was just amazing. Phone camera almost doing it justice zooming in, but not quite.

Will you be lucky enough to see a sunset like this during your stay? 🤞

16/03/2022

If you like to dabble in the kitchen then we have all the essentials to help make your stay comfortable.

*the first 3 people to book in April, May or early June 2022 with us will get a cheeky discount *

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16/03/2022

We are lucky enough to see these beauties from where we live sometimes...

Some quick photos from the phone because it was snooze o clock that night 😴

16/03/2022

Bedroom sunrise views (not guaranteed 😂)

16/03/2022

Just a 3 mile walk from our door to St Magnus Cathedral (or shorter if you drive 😉)

16/03/2022

15/03/2022

Somewhere to eat and somewhere to swadge.

The sunset last night was casting cosy vibes into the flat.

15/03/2022

Wake up to field views (and sometimes blue skies 😂) in our self catering flat - chose from a double or single bedroom... Or bring a friend to stay with you and use both!

Booking going live in the next week!