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Royal Oak Guest House

Guesthouse in Kirkwall

Guesthouse

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

Royal Oak Guest House is a guesthouse to stay in Kirkwall. The guesthouse is close to Highland Park Distillery and Highland Park Distillery Visitor Centre, around 3.4 km from Kirkwall Airport. The most comfortable time to visit Kirkwall is generally June to August.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Highland Park Distillery0.5 km
  • Highland Park Distillery Visitor Centre0.6 km
  • Earl's Palace0.9 km
  • Bishop's Palace0.9 km
  • Orkney Museum1.0 km
  • Town Hall1.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Kirkwall Airport (KOI) 3.5 km → all hotels near KOI
Nearest beach
Scapa beach2.1 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 14 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Royal Oak Guest House?

From Royal Oak Guest House, Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is around 3.5 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Royal Oak Guest House from the beach?

The nearest beach, Scapa beach, is about 2.1 km from Royal Oak Guest House in a straight line.

Does Royal Oak Guest House have wifi?

Yes — Royal Oak Guest House offers free wi-fi.

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