# Orkney Escapes > > Last updated: 2026-09-06 ## Search - Search URL: `https://orkneyescapes.co.uk?s={query}` ## Recent Content - [Inspiring Experiences](https://orkneyescapes.co.uk/inspiring-experiences/): These are some things that inspire me and many visitors Sunsets You will not see sunsets from Stromness except on the shortest days in Winter so worth a trip out to the Bay of Skaill or Birsay and the Ring of Brodgar. Marwick Head Apart from the incredible sight of nesting birds – a seabird […] - [To Do - West Mainland](https://orkneyescapes.co.uk/to-doz/): Orkney has plenty to see and do, and West Mainland near Stromness offers something for almost every interest. Archeology – Neolithic, Bronze age and Viking Walks Beaches Rockpools at Warbeth, Birsay and Evie Wartime history Cultural activities Brewery tours The Orkney Brewery and Swannay Brewery Bookshops Cycle Hire – 5 Alfred Street Fishing Jewellery workshops […] - [All year round](https://orkneyescapes.co.uk/all-year-round/): The winter months hold many delights in Orkney Orkney’s weather can be changeable at any time of year. In winter, stormy, high-wind days are often followed by clear, calm spells and strikingly bright light. Our ancient sites are quieter too, so you may have them almost to yourselves, while the rugged coastline lets you experience […] - [Housekeeping](https://orkneyescapes.co.uk/housekeeping/): On arrival you will be met by myself or my housekeeper of 15 years Marlene Crawford. We will hand you the keys and talk you through the facilities – you will find house notes in the property that will explain how things work. Dogs I welcome dogs – one in the Fisherman’s Cottage and two […] - [Local Food](https://orkneyescapes.co.uk/local-food/): With speciality take-aways, pubs with restaurants and cafes there is a choice for eating out or in. Stromness Restaurants – Ferry Inn; You will find a selection of excellent restaurants in Kirkwall and beyond from scrumptious lunches to fine dining. Stromness has a great butcher, Fletts; baker, Argo’s; fish counter, Orkney Crab / Loki Seafood; […] ## Complete Sitemap For a comprehensive list of all URLs, see: https://orkneyescapes.co.uk/sitemaps.xml --- *This file is dynamically generated and highlights our most important content.*