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Rousay Destination Guide

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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.

Rousay Orkney Islands Coast Map

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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:

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 Read more…
Midhowe-Cairn

Midhowe Cairn

Midhowe is a large Neolithic chambered cairn. The name “Midhowe” comes from the spectacular Bronze Age broch that lies to 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 Read more…
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