The bay of Stove is a sandy beach that becomes a large area at low tide but also no beach at high tide. The ruined farm behind the beach is unusual in the Orkney islands in that it represents early industrialised farming incorporating a steam-powered threshing barn and projecting byre with granary. What else to […]
Little Nouster Self-catering Cottage
See Little Nouster on an interactive map Stroll down the deserted beach and see how the inquisitive seals follow you. Feel the peace and tranquility work its calming magic on you. The space The property is in the process of being renovated and it is hoped to be opened by March 2022. It is available […]
Sty Wick
Sty Wick is a beautiful wide sandy bay located on the southern coastline of Sanday. The local ladies swimming group use this beach for sea swimming and it’s also popular with paddleboarders as it’s “usually” quite calm water. How to get there:From the B9069 follow the brown signs to Quoyness Chambered Cairn, this will take […]
Backaskaill Bay
Backaskaill Bay is a long sweeping white sandy beach backed by grass covered sand dunes. A stunning sandy beach, almost 2km wide. Backaskaill bay is located on the southern side of Sanday and is accessed from 2 points. At low tide, the west end has some stunning rock formations, rock stacks and plenty of rock […]
Doun Helzie
Doun Helzie (pronounced Doon Helly) is a little jewel of a beach even by Sanday’s very high standards. If possible, choose to visit a couple of hours before low tide, in the morning, on a sunny day! If you arrive on the ferry, you’re not too far from the start of the walk. Drive along […]
Taste the most northerly wood fired pizza in the UK!
On a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening, you can taste a fresh hand made pizza from 59 Degrees North. The Pizza take-away is now open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 5-9pm. Please call 01857 600 260 24 hours in advance to book your collection time slot and place your order. Pay them a […]
59° North Pizzeria & Cafe
59 Degree North Pizzeria & Cafe The cafe and pizzeria is open from Wednesday 5th April 2023: Monday – ClosedTuesday – ClosedWednesday – 11am to 8pmThursday – 11am to 8pmFriday – 11am to 8pmSaturday – 11am to 8pmSunday – 11am to 8pm Come and pay us a visit and you can officially say you have […]
Build a sand castle
“I love coming to Granny’s in the holidays. The best thing was when we got given empty buckets and shovels off the farm and went to the beach and made maaaassive sandcastles. Malcolm came along the beach in his tractor and he dug us a huge hole with his tractor and we dug a river to […]
Enjoy a fish supper on the end of the pier
Friday, Saturday and Wednesday are often take-away nights at the two hotels in Kettletoft. On a fair evening, there’s nothing nicer than wrapping up warm and sitting on a couple of old fish boxes on the pier and learning the flash patterns of the different lighthouses around Sanday and Stronsay whilst polishing off a fish supper. […]
Paddle in the sea
“We took the dogs for a walk on Bea Sand (Backaskaill bay) on Sunday. The sun was glittering snakeskin patterns on the sand beneath the rippling water. We couldn’t resist taking off our shoes and socks and having a paddle. The water deepened very slowly and we walked a long way out, often rising up again on […]