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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.

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Cruise Ships in Port

AMBITION
25th May 2025 @ 7:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 1670
OCEAN NOVA
26th May 2025 @ 8:00am
Berth: North Ronaldsay Anchorage
MaxPax: 70
ISLAND SKY
26th May 2025 @ 9:30am
Berth: Kirkwall:North
MaxPax: 116
VISTA
26th May 2025 @ 11:30am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 1200
HANSEATIC SPIRIT
27th May 2025 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Bay Anchorage
MaxPax: 230
MSC PREZIOSA
27th May 2025 @ 10:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 4345
GREG MORTIMER
28th May 2025 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall:North
MaxPax: 160
CARNIVAL MIRACLE
28th May 2025 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 2680
ISLAND SKY
28th May 2025 @ 1:00pm
Berth: North Ronaldsay Anchorage
MaxPax: 116
REGAL PRINCESS
29th May 2025 @ 8:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 4250
LE LAPEROUSE
29th May 2025 @ 8:30am
Berth: Kirkwall Bay Anchorage
MaxPax: 92
SEA SPIRIT
29th May 2025 @ 12:00pm
Berth: Kirkwall:North
MaxPax: 120
EXPLORIS ONE
30th May 2025 @ 9:00am
Berth: Stromness:North
MaxPax: 150
AIDABELLA
30th May 2025 @ 11:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 2500
VIKING JUPITER
31st May 2025 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 954
EXPLORIS ONE
1st June 2025 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall:North
MaxPax: 150
LE BOREAL
1st June 2025 @ 9:00am
Berth: Stromness:Cairston Anchorage
MaxPax: 264
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What's On

Orkney Folk Festival
22nd-25th May 2025
Throughout Orkney
Bet Low - An Island on Your Doorstep
March 1st - 7th June 2025 10:30am - 5:00pm
Pier Arts Centre
Stromness Museum Tours
May 21st - 26th September 2025
Stromness Museum
Tours of St Magnus Cathedral
April 3rd - 28th September 2025
St Magnus Cathedral
Skaill House Sessions
May 1st - 30th October 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Skaill House
Guided tours in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
February 27th - 18th December 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Heart of Neolithic Orkney
“Powered by People”: A New Exhibition Celebrating Orkney’s Renewable Energy Story
May 16th - 18th April 2026
Stromness Museum
Orkney Folk Festival
22nd-25th May 2025
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There's lots on in Orkney! We have 31 upcoming events.
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