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Published on 09/05/2018

In Orkney, this coming Sunday, Marwick Head will be the first viewpoint for Robin Barr's Fit as a Fiddle challenge to raise funds for MIHC Scotland. This link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayCharityCampaignPage.actioncharityCampaignUrl=Fit_as_a_Fiddle_Challenge_2018 provides full details of this charity venture. This includes details for supporting Robin in raising funds for musical events to take place in centres for children/adults with additional needs, care homes, hospices, and hospitals throughout Scotland. Robin will be accompanied by Leslie Burgher, Chair

Published on 23/04/2018

On Saturday Robin launched his Fit as a Fiddle challenge in aid of Music in Hospitals and Care, Scotland. He played a range of fiddle tunes that he has composed to celebrate special occasions for family and friends. The video link is of Robin playing the tune, Palace Stores which he composed for the wedding of Caron and Ian of our own village store in Birsay, which is adjacent to Annie's

Published on 02/04/2018

Our current guests at Annie's Place have asked if there will be puffins on Brough of Birsay yet. Sadly for them I had to say that they are not likey to be there just now as guests generally see then in late April /early May. At that time last year and on into July, I was fortunate to identify a spot on the Brough where there was always at least

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I can't imagine we could have chosen better for our first visit to Orkney. The location is wonderful; the house is comfortable and has everything you need; and Annie and Robin are so friendly and welcoming. They have created an exceptional place to stay.
– 10th May 2019, guest from Gunnislake
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We loved our stay at Annie's Place. A tranquil yet convenient location, with all the facilities you need. Anne and Robin were fantastic hosts.
– 22nd April 2019
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Absolutely amazing position and beautiful clean facilities. The apartment is warm and cosy and welcoming after a late afternoon amble along the beach. Anne and Robin were the perfect hosts allowing me both my solitude and a sense of comfort with their wealth of knowledge and experience about the Islands. They encouraged me to follow my Orkney journey with a very open heart and I am smitten. Will be back to Annie's Place year after year after year.
– 7th April 2019
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Gem of a spot! And absolutely fantastic hosts! Thanks Anne and Robin. We had an amazing time.
– 17th October 2018
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Annie`s Place is spacious, comfortable and extremely well equipped. The owners are nearby and have good information on local places to visit. This apartment is in a good situation to visit all areas of Orkney with good local walks and a shop next door. Fantastic sunsets and seal watching at the shore.
– 12th September 2018, guest from Glasgow
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We had a wonderful stay at Annie's Place. The owners were exceptionally helpful and did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable. The house was very well equipped with many thoughtful touches and was a great base for exploring Orkney
– 10th September 2018, guest from Buckingham
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Our third visit and everything was perfect as always. Superb accommodation in an awesome location with a welcome from Anne and Robin that's second-to-none!
– 17th August 2018, guest from Warrington
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Delightful hosts who have taken great care in providing a lovely holiday home. Accessible to exploring West Mainland easily. Although we didn't use the garden because we were out & about, knowing we could enjoy a beautiful garden / sit by the sea if we wanted to was much appreciated.
– 25th July 2018, guest from North Waltham

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Annie's Place, Orkney will be starting point for Fit as Fiddle Challenge!

Fit as a Fiddle up Marwick Head, Orkney

See Puffins on the Brough of Birsay from late April.

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