Rousay, Orkney Islands

Rousay (Orkney Islands) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Rousayis a small hilly island in the Orkney's, being the hilliest Orkney island after Hoy. The island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with notable cliff formations and wildflower colonies and has an RSPB bird reserve.

Rousay is known as "The Egypt of the North" due to the many archaeological sites located across the island.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 18 beaches in Orkney Islands. You can even take a look at our list of Orkney Islands dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Rousay Orkney Islands Coast Map

Rousay Orkney Islands Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Midhowe-Cairn

Midhowe Cairn

Midhowe is a large Neolithic chambered cairn. The name “Midhowe” comes from the spectacular Bronze Age broch that lies to the west of the tomb. Together, the broch and chambered cairn form part of a large complex of ancient structures on the shore of Eynhallow Sound that separates Rousay from Mainland, Orkney. The Cairn is protected within a building. Read more…
Midhowe-Broch

Midhowe Broch

Midhowe Broch was thought to be built somewhere between 200 BC and 200 AD and is located at the sea edge. Midhowe is funnel shaped, although only the bottom section remains today, with a double wall in between which had the stairway to the upper levels. The broch would have been surrounded by several smaller buildings. Read more…
Trumland-House

Trumland House Gardens

Explore the woodland and water gardens, as well as the lawns, walled garden and orchard. There is also a picnic area at Trumland House Gardens which are open between May and October. Trumland House was built in its present form in 1875. Designed by David Bryce, the house was commissioned by Sir F W Traill-Burroughs in 1870. The house overlooks Read more…
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