Tide predictions

Brough of Birsay

Please note that while the causeway should be passable for two hours either side of low tide, you should ensure you leave enough time to return safely before the tide comes in again.

Weather

13°C

Kirkwall
Clouds
Wind: 8 mph, NNW

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Cruise Ships in Port

  • SEABOURN VENTURE
    SEABOURN VENTURE

    5th July 2025 @ 3:00pm
    Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
    MaxPax: 264

  • CORINTHIAN
    CORINTHIAN

    7th July 2025 @ 9:00am
    Berth: Kirkwall:North
    MaxPax: 114

    LE BELLOT
    LE BELLOT

    8th July 2025 @ 8:00am
    Berth: Kirkwall, Hatston RoRo.
    MaxPax: 184

    AMBIENCE
    AMBIENCE

    8th July 2025 @ 9:00am
    Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
    MaxPax: 2043

    CORINTHIAN
    CORINTHIAN

    9th July 2025 @ 8:00am
    Berth: Kirkwall:North
    MaxPax: 114

    SEABOURN SOJOURN
    SEABOURN SOJOURN

    10th July 2025 @ 9:00am
    Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
    MaxPax: 550

    SILVER WIND
    SILVER WIND

    13th July 2025 @ 8:00am
    Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
    MaxPax: 296

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Travel Information

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What's On

  • Please note: Some events are seasonal and may not be held every day. Check individual events for more information.
    Island Fireside Afternoons
    Island Fireside Afternoons


    The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre

    Peatfire Tales of Orkney
    Peatfire Tales of Orkney


    The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre

    A Great Stromnessian – The Art of Provost George ‘Doddy’ S Robertson
    A Great Stromnessian – The Art of Provost George ‘Doddy’ S Robertson


    Pier Arts Centre

    Shoreline Rambles
    Shoreline Rambles


    Stromness Museum

    St Magnus Cathedral Sails & Soundscape
    St Magnus Cathedral Sails & Soundscape


    St Magnus Cathedral

    Island Voices
    Island Voices


    Pier Arts Centre

    Skara Brae Evening Tours
    Skara Brae Evening Tours


    Skara Brae

    Dreams of the everyday: paintings by Winifred Nicholson & Andrew Cranston
    Dreams of the everyday: paintings by Winifred Nicholson & Andrew Cranston


    Pier Arts Centre

    Brough of Birsay Guided Tours
    Brough of Birsay Guided Tours


    Brough of Birsay

    Stromness Museum Tours
    Stromness Museum Tours


    Stromness Museum

    Tours of St Magnus Cathedral
    Tours of St Magnus Cathedral


    St Magnus Cathedral

    Skaill House Sessions
    Skaill House Sessions


    Skaill House

    Guided tours in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
    Guided tours in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney


    Heart of Neolithic Orkney

    “Powered by People”: A New Exhibition Celebrating Orkney’s Renewable Energy Story
    “Powered by People”: A New Exhibition Celebrating Orkney’s Renewable Energy Story


    Stromness Museum

  • Island Fireside Afternoons
    Island Fireside Afternoons


    The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre

  • There's lots on in Orkney! We have 43 upcoming events.

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