The Smiddy is a unique house, a converted woollen mill fully modernised with many special architectu
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A day out in North Ronaldsay with Northerly Marine Services. The North Ronaldsay Lighthouse was built in 1854 and is the tallest land based lighthouse in the UK, standing at 139ft.
The Old Beacon was built in 1789 for £199 and the ruins next to the beacon was the lighthouse keepers cottage.
North Ronaldsay and Orkney
Overlooking Scapa Flow with Churchill Barriers 1,2 and 3. Photo taken this morning on the Kirkwall to Aberdeen flight ✈️
We still have 3 days Available in August
Check in Wednesday 21st and checking out on Saturday 24th
STL Licence OR00355F
Rousay Regatta and raft race 2024 ☀️
Rousay
Northerly Marine Services
Orkney Ferries
RNLI Kirkwall Lifeboat
Locally made welcome basket filled with local goodies, fresh Orkney milk, cheese and butter in the fridge ready for our next guests checking in this afternoon. 🍪 ☕️🍫 🧀 🥛 🧈
Valhalla Strength Coffee
Rendall's Bakery
Baikie's Stores
Orkney Fudge
The Orkney Furniture Maker
Orkney Cheese CO LTD
Crantit Dairy
Lorraine Bruce Art
Kirkwall BID
The Smiddy Kirkwall
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Amazing pink rays tonight from the Aurora, photos taken from wideford hill overlooking Kirkwall and scapa flow
☀️ We have one weeks availability from Monday 10th to Monday 17th June 2024 ☀️
Due to unforeseen circumstances we’ve been asked to move a booking for June this year to next year
What a beautiful day in at The Smiddy Kirkwall, all ready to welcome our next lot of guests, a family of 6 ☀️
We have availability The Smiddy Kirkwall which is only a couple of minutes walk from
Kirkwall BID are delighted to finally bring you The Festival of Light, an event that’s been long in the making!
We’re lighting up February with an event full of fun, fire and fantastic illuminations from the Travelling Light Circus!
What: Fire dancing and interactive light installations 🔥🌈
Where: St Magnus Cathedral & The Kirk Green, Kirkwall 📍
When: 1-4th February 2024 from 4pm-7.30pm with Fire Dancing shows kicking off at 4pm, 5.30pm & 7pm each day. *(Subject to change - weather dependant) 🕓🌧️
Entry Fee: FREE - The event itself is free making it inclusive for all. Kirkwall BID would like to encourage you to support our local shops, eateries and service based business within the BID area, as without them this event would not be possible. 🆓
When you come to see the installations and fire dancing, why not head to town early and get some shopping, or come with family and friends and head somewhere for tea or even some drinks? 🛍️🍽️🥂
Funding, sponsors and support from Lotto Community Fund, NorthLink Ferries & Orkney Builders (Contractors) Limited
For full details head to: www.kirkwallbid.co.uk/events/fol
We have availability The Smiddy Kirkwall which is only a couple of minutes walk from the Travelling Light Circus in Kirkwall.
Kirkwall BID are delighted to finally bring you The Festival of Light, an event that’s been long in the making!
We’re lighting up February with an event full of fun, fire and fantastic illuminations from the Travelling Light Circus!
What: Fire dancing and interactive light installations 🔥🌈
Where: St Magnus Cathedral & The Kirk Green, Kirkwall 📍
When: 1-4th February 2024 from 4pm-7.30pm with Fire Dancing shows kicking off at 4pm, 5.30pm & 7pm each day. *(Subject to change - weather dependant) 🕓🌧️
Entry Fee: FREE - The event itself is free making it inclusive for all. Kirkwall BID would like to encourage you to support our local shops, eateries and service based business within the BID area, as without them this event would not be possible. 🆓
When you come to see the installations and fire dancing, why not head to town early and get some shopping, or come with family and friends and head somewhere for tea or even some drinks? 🛍️🍽️🥂
Funding, sponsors and support from Lotto Community Fund, NorthLink Ferries & Orkney Builders (Contractors) Limited
For full details head to: www.kirkwallbid.co.uk/events/fol
We have availability The Smiddy Kirkwall which is only a couple of minutes walk from The Festival of Light
Kirkwall BID are delighted to finally bring you The Festival of Light, an event that’s been long in the making!
We’re lighting up February with an event full of fun, fire and fantastic illuminations from the Travelling Light Circus!
What: Fire dancing and interactive light installations 🔥🌈
Where: St Magnus Cathedral & The Kirk Green, Kirkwall 📍
When: 1-4th February 2024 from 4pm-7.30pm with Fire Dancing shows kicking off at 4pm, 5.30pm & 7pm each day. *(Subject to change - weather dependant) 🕓🌧️
Entry Fee: FREE - The event itself is free making it inclusive for all. Kirkwall BID would like to encourage you to support our local shops, eateries and service based business within the BID area, as without them this event would not be possible. 🆓
When you come to see the installations and fire dancing, why not head to town early and get some shopping, or come with family and friends and head somewhere for tea or even some drinks? 🛍️🍽️🥂
Funding, sponsors and support from Lotto Community Fund, NorthLink Ferries & Orkney Builders (Contractors) Limited
For full details head to: www.kirkwallbid.co.uk/events/fol
We have availability at The Smiddy Kirkwall which is only a couple of minutes walk from The Festival of Light - Travelling Light Circus
Kirkwall BID are delighted to finally bring you The Festival of Light, an event that’s been long in the making!
We’re lighting up February with an event full of fun, fire and fantastic illuminations from the Travelling Light Circus!
What: Fire dancing and interactive light installations 🔥🌈
Where: St Magnus Cathedral & The Kirk Green, Kirkwall 📍
When: 1-4th February 2024 from 4pm-7.30pm with Fire Dancing shows kicking off at 4pm, 5.30pm & 7pm each day. *(Subject to change - weather dependant) 🕓🌧️
Entry Fee: FREE - The event itself is free making it inclusive for all. Kirkwall BID would like to encourage you to support our local shops, eateries and service based business within the BID area, as without them this event would not be possible. 🆓
When you come to see the installations and fire dancing, why not head to town early and get some shopping, or come with family and friends and head somewhere for tea or even some drinks? 🛍️🍽️🥂
Funding, sponsors and support from Lotto Community Fund, NorthLink Ferries & Orkney Builders (Contractors) Limited
For full details head to: www.kirkwallbid.co.uk/events/fol
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See Orkney wildlife on BBC2 from 8pm tonight.
We’re often asked about the ideal time to travel to the islands for a holiday. Most folk think the summer months are best, but the truth is there is something to see and do in Orkney all year round.
Bookings are coming in thick and fast for 2024!
2024 Availability
January. ✅ Good availability
February ✅ Good availability
March ✅ Good availability
April ☑️ Low Availability (16th-24th available)
May ☑️ Low Availability (10th-13th available)
June ☑️ Low Availability (7th - 10th available)
July ☑️ Low Availability (8th - 11th available) (17th - 19th available)
August ☑️ Low Availability (17th - 24th available)
September ☑️ Low availability
October ✅ Good availability
November ✅ Good availability
December ✅ Good availability
Not long now until we get underway! The Ba is a traditional game played on Christmas Day and New Years day in the main street of Kirkwall
It’s that time of year at The Smiddy Kirkwall 🎄🎅🏼☃️❄️ Two spectacular Christmas Trees from Wellpark Garden Centre and The Willows Coffee Shop
Although bookings are coming in for 2024 it’s not too late to book for this year!
Remaining 2023 Availability
May ❌ Fully booked
June ❌ Fully booked
July ☑️ Low Availability
Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd (2 nights)
August ☑️ Low Availability
Monday 31st July - Friday 4th Aug (4 nights)
Monday 14th Aug - Saturday 19th Aug (5 nights)
Saturday 26th Aug - Wednesday Aug 30th (4 nights)
September ☑️ Low availability
Sunday 3rd Sept - Wednesday 6th (3 nights)
Saturday 9th Sept - Wednesday 13th (4 nights)
Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th (2 nights)
October ✅ Good availability
November ✅ Good availability
December ✅ Good availability
In order to meet any increased demand on the Pentland Firth, NorthLink Ferries have introduced additional sailings between Stromness and Scrabster on Sundays during May and June 2023. This is to maintain connectivity between the Scottish Mainland and the Orkney Islands.
It is with deep regret that the Orkney Nature Festival cruise on MV Hamnavoe, scheduled to take place on Sunday 14th May 2023, is cancelled as a result. All customers who purchased a ticket will be contacted and refunded promptly.
NorthLink Ferries apologise to all those who were looking forward to the cruise.
Please take the opportunity to support the other splendid Orkney Nature Festival events that are taking place, at https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ORKNEYNATUREFESTIVAL/
Due to a last minute Cancellation we have 5 nights availability in Kirkwall from,
Thursday 11th May until Tuesday 16th May
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, sleeping
Anyone looking for a last minute deal..!?
We have 4 nights available for the price of 3! 🤩
Monday 10th April until Friday 14th April
Aurora last night in Kirkwall
Aurora last night dancing above The Smiddy Kirkwall
The Smiddy, Mill Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NL
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Not long now until we get underway! The Ba is a traditional game played on Christmas Day and New Years day in the main street of Kirkwall
It’s that time of year at The Smiddy Kirkwall 🎄🎅🏼☃️❄️
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