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in the Fall of Warness, as well as a café. Perhaps the most unusual attraction, however,
is in the former North School, opposite the island shop, where several internal sections
of the Cold War-era submarine HMS Otter have been reassembled in the old school
hall - a truly eerie experience.
Eday Heritage Walk: Mill Loch to Red Head
he clearly marked Eday Heritage Walk (4hr return) begins at Mill Loch, which is
breeding ground of several pairs of red-throated divers where a bird hide overlooks the
loch. Clearly visible over the road is the 15ft Stone of Setter , Orkney's most distinctive
standing stone, weathered into three thick, lichen-encrusted fingers. From here, passing
the less spectacular Braeside and Huntersquoy chambered cairns en route, you can climb
the hill to reach Eday's finest, the Vinquoy Chambered Cairn , which has a similar structure
to that of Maes Howe. You can crawl into the tomb through the narrow entrance: a
skylight inside lets light into the main, beehive chamber but not into the four side cells.
From the cairn, you can continue north to the viewpoint on the summit of Vinquoy Hill
(248ft), and to the very northernmost tip of the island, where lie the dramatic
red-sandstone sea cliffs of Red Head , where numerous sea birds nest in summer.
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Red House Croft Restoration Project
June to mid-Sept Tues-Fri 11am-5pm • Free • T 01857 622217
he Redhouse Croft Restoration Project , to the west of Vinquoy Hill gives a chance to
explore the evocative remains of a large nineteenth-century farm, complete with kiln,
water wheel and byre. here's a tearoom at the foot of the hill, offering soup,
sandwiches and home-baked cakes.
Carrick House
East coast of Eday • Mid-June to Aug Sun 2-5pm or by appointment • T 01857 622260
Visible on the east coast is Carrick House , the grandest home on Eday. First built by the
laird of Eday in 1633, it's best known for its associations with the pirate John Gow - on
whom Sir Walter Scott's novel he Pirate is based - whose ship he Revenge ran
aground on the Calf of Eday in 1725. He asked for help from the local laird but was
taken prisoner in Carrick House, before eventually being sent off to London where he
was tortured and executed. he highlight of the tour is the bloodstain on the floor of
the living room, where John Gow was detained and stabbed while trying to escape.
ARRIVAL AND INFORMAT I O N
E DAY
By plane You can make a day-trip by plane from
Kirkwall to Eday on Wednesdays (1 on Mon, 2 on Wed;
10min).
By ferry Eday is served by regular car ferry from Kirkwall
(2 daily; 1hr 15min-2hr).
Tourist information W visiteday.com.
GETTING AROUND AND TOURS
By car, taxi or minibus Car rental, taxis or minibus tours
(May-Aug Mon, Wed & Fri; £12) can be organized through
J&J by the pier ( T 01857 622206).
Tours Eday's ferry terminal is at Backaland pier in the
south, although you should be able to get a lift with
someone off the ferry. The other option is to contact Eday
Minibus Tours (May to mid-Sept Mon, Wed & Fri or by
appointment; £14; T 01857 622206) who will collect you
from the ferry. Eday has a Ranger service, offering weekly
guided walks - book ahead on T 07964 149155 or check
Eday Scarfs Facebook page.
ACCOMMODATION AND EATING
Blett T 01857 622248. A crofthouse with two rooms,
near Carrick House, overlooking the bay. They'll provide
packed lunches, and excellen t lo cally sourced evening
meals are available on request. £70
 
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