Burray
Places to stay in Burray, Orkney Islands
Photo © Duncan Lamberton, Google Maps
Burray is a small settlement on the Orkney Mainland, connected to South Ronaldsay by the Churchill Barriers—a series of causeways built during the Second World War. The island sits in the southern reaches of Orkney's main landmass, surrounded by low moorland and looking out towards the other southern isles.
Where to stay in Burray(2)
All hotels in Burray →Where to stay
Sands Hotel is a hotel on the island offering en-suite accommodation, rated 4.7 out of 5 by previous guests. Ayre of Cara Bed & Breakfast provides a smaller-scale alternative. For those with caravans or motorhomes, Rufford Caravans operates a site locally.
Sands Hotel
Burray, Burray
Murray Arms Hotel
Back Road, South Ronaldsay
9.1
The Foveran
St Ola, overlooking Scapa Flow
from £150/night
9.0
The Lynnfield Hotel
Holm Road, St Ola, above Kirkwall
from £145/night
Karrawa Guest House
Inganess Road, Kirkwall
8.8
Sanderlay Guest House
Viewfield Drive, Kirkwall outskirts
from £85/night
West End Hotel
14 Main Street, Kirkwall
Fara Bed and Breakfast Suite
10 Soulisquoy Place, Kirkwall
Things to Do in Burray
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The Fossil Centre at Burray displays fossils found in the area and offers information on the local geology. The Churchill Barriers themselves are accessible for viewing or walking, marking a significant piece of wartime engineering that links the southern islands.
Where to Eat in Burray(4)
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Polly Kettle serves food and drinks in a relaxed setting. The Relic Cafe and Fossil Centre Community Cafe both offer refreshment options, with the latter housed within the fossil visitor centre.
Attractions Near Burray
All attractions in Burray →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Burray.
0 mi
Fossil and Heritage Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Orkan Adventures
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 5.0
8 mi
Tomb of the Eagles
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
The Orkney Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
9 mi
Pickaquoy Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.6
10 mi
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.8
16 mi
The Pier Arts Centre
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.7
17 mi
Corrigal Farm Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Burray(1)
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Pool Farmhouse Orkney Certificated Location
⭐ 4.2
Wheems Organic Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £18/night
Wheems Organic Farm Bothy and Campsite
⭐ 4.4
Deerness Caravan and Camp Site
⭐ 4.6
Hillside Tiny Campsite
⭐ 5.0
Orkney Caravan Park at The Pickaquoy Centre
⭐ 4.6 · from £22/night
Orkney Self Catering Caravan Holiday
⭐ 4.6
Orkney Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Burray
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The Legion
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £851
Rockworks Chalets
5 cottages · from £687
Egypt
3 bed · sleeps 7
John O’ Groats - Horseman’s Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6
Watermill Cottages
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £483
Pentland Escapes - The Servants Quarters
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £367
Pentland Escapes - The Old Stables
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £367
The Byre
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £571
Common questions about Burray
How many campsites are there in Burray?
We list 1 campsites in and around Burray.
Where can I stay in Burray?
We list 2 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Burray.
Where can I eat in Burray?
We list 4 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Burray.
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