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Yesnaby has it own unique Scottish " Castle " just as Annie's Place has its Earl's Palace!
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We are surrounded by history in Orkney and at Annie's Place, we overlook the 16th Century Earl's Palace. However, a 15 minute drive takes you to another castle, but not the ruins of luxurious accommodation, but rather the remains of ancient rock formations created by the pounding seas. This trip along Yesnaby cliffs takes you to "one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Orkney".....and perhaps also in Scotland? Walk along this
Skara Brae is a must for visitors; see what great accommodation Orkney has always had available!
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Skara Brae is one of the most popular attractions for visitors to Orkney and the photos below highlight the fact that a fire for heat and cooking, cupboards for storage and beds for sleeping have always been essential accommodation requirements both before and since Neolithic times. However, to add to your Skara Brae experience we always recommend a visit to Kirbuster Museum on Boardhouse Loch which is only about 15
Come to Annie's Place to share the seals' enjoyment of Birsay Bay's autumn sunshine!
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Recent blog posts
- We are open to welcome guests in 2021/22 as Covid19 restrictions allow.
- Exploring Orkney from Annie's Place: one self catering guest's recommendations and photos
- Our self catering apartment on Birsay Bay is great for getting to all parts of Orkney
- Yesnaby has it own unique Scottish " Castle " just as Annie's Place has its Earl's Palace!
- Skara Brae is a must for visitors; see what great accommodation Orkney has always had available!
- Come to Annie's Place to share the seals' enjoyment of Birsay Bay's autumn sunshine!
- Autumn sunshine for a brisk Orkney holiday in Birsay!