Stronsay Tourism
Stronsay is an island in Orkney, Scotland situated to the North of the British Isles. Stronsay is part of an extensive group of Islands where the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea meet, known as the Orkney Islands. Stronsay's shape is irregular and its name originates from the Old Norse for Star Island. Stronsay is one of the inhabited islands in the Orkneys.
Stronsay Tourism
Sights on the island of Stronsay include Lamb Ness and the Vat of Kirbuster which is a natural rock formation along the eastern coast of Stronsay.
The Vat of Kirbuster
The Vat of Kirbuster is a spectacular rock arch on Stronsay which was once the roof of a natural cave. When the roof of the cave collapsed, the arch of The Vat of Kirbuster was left standing.
There are good sign-posted walks to the Vat of Kirbuster and beyond. The Vat of Kirbuster is the best example of a "Gloup" in the Orkneys. (A gloup is a blow hole where water spouts up through the fallen roof of a cave).
Lamb Ness
Lamb Ness, on Stronsay has a partly excavated broch and nearby is the "Danes Pier" which is a natural feature and is said to have been a harbour used by the Vikings.
Stronsay Beaches
Stronsay has several good sandy beaches and many rocky inlets to explore. Rothiesholm Sand is a long sandy beach over a mile in length. Good for rare shells. The Ayre of the Myres is a sandy beach where you can combine swimming with seal watching. Mill Bay is another beautiful sandy beach on Stronsay. Backed by grassy slopes and sand dunes, Mill Bay offers opportunities to view some of Stronsay's beachland flora and fauna. Another good beach where you can collect shell-fish for eating, especially Razor Clams, is St Catherine's Bay. Locally known as "spoot, the Razor Fish are an edible shell-fish."
Stronsay Wildlife
Stronsay offers good opportunities to view the native flora and fauna of The Orkney Islands. Visit the Stronsay Wildlife page for more information on Stronsay Flora and Fauna.
Free Trout Fishing on Stronsay
If you enjoy trout fishing you could visit the Muckle Water, Stronsay's largest freshwater loch, where the trout fishing is free. Muckle Water (or The Meikie as it is known) has been stocked with brown trout, and provides good sport.
Stronsay Accomodation
There is a choice of accomodation on Stronsay Island, some available all year around. There is also inexpensive bunk and hostel accomodation in season on Stronsay. The Stronsay Hotel, Stronsay, Orkney, KW17 2AR. Telephone: +44 (0)1857 616213 is a Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Inn.
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