North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom
North Ronaldsay: airports, things to do and where to stay
North Ronaldsay is the northernmost island of Orkney, known for its lighthouses, its bird life and its native seaweed-eating sheep, kept outside a stone dyke that surrounds the island.
North Ronaldsay airports
From the airport to central North Ronaldsay
North Ronaldsay airport is about 0 km from central North Ronaldsay.
Taxi
Local taxi or community transport; services are few, so arrange your pickup in advance.
North Ronaldsay
Things to do in North Ronaldsay
North Ronaldsay Lighthouse
The current lighthouse, built in the 19th century, one of the tallest land-based lighthouses in Britain.
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Bride's Ness
Stone enclosures (punds) for the island's seaweed-eating sheep, which live outside the dyke that surrounds the island.
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Linklet Bay
A sandy bay on the island's coast, where the island's sheep can often be seen on the shore.
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Which airport serves North Ronaldsay?
North Ronaldsay is served by North Ronaldsay (NRL).
How far is the airport from central North Ronaldsay?
North Ronaldsay airport is about 0 km from central North Ronaldsay.
How do I get from the airport to central North Ronaldsay?
From North Ronaldsay airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in North Ronaldsay?
Highlights of North Ronaldsay include Old Beacon, North Ronaldsay Lighthouse, Bride's Ness, and Linklet Bay.
Photo credits
- Old Beacon: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- North Ronaldsay Lighthouse: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bride's Ness: Lis Burke, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Linklet Bay: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons