Activities
Foinhaven was built in 1998 and is owned by Raymond and Margaret Wishart, both originally from Orkney.
The accommodation is situated in Orphir, 10 minutes- drive from Kirkwall's busy town centre, overlooking scenic sandy beach Waulkmill Bay - Orkney's best sheltered beach, and recently voted one of Scotland's top ten beaches! Kirbister Loch is located nearby, and free fishing is available for all visitors, as well as fantastic walks on your front doorstep. There are bus links available that will take visitors to and from Kirkwall and Houton daily; for those interested in exploring the island of Hoy. The Noust bar and restaurant is located 2 miles away, for you to enjoy an evening meal close to home.
Bird enthusiasts will love the location as we're nearby to the Hobbister Bird Reserve, and close to protected Viking heathland. You'll often catch glimpses of owls, curlews, hen harriers, kestrel, oyster catchers, pheasants and grouse. Close by is the Orkneyinga Saga Centre, telling the fascinating story of Orkney's Viking past - it's next to the remains of the Earl's Bu Viking mansion and the St Nicholas Round Kirk - the only round kirk in Scotland. It's worth noting that the Neolithic burial chamber of Maeshowe is only 6 miles away.
