Bay of Ireland

Bay of Ireland is a coastal feature in Orkney, Scotland.

It is listed under Bays and Coves: Bay

Local authority: Orkney Islands Council

OS Grid Reference: HY282095

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Things to see and do near Bay of Ireland

The Pier Arts Centre (2m)
Stromness Museum (2m)
Corrigal Farm Museum (5m)
Skaill House (6m)
Skara Brae and Skaill House (6m)
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village (6m)
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum (9m)
Orkney Chairmaker (9m)
North of Scotland Milk Marketing Board (10m)
Pickaquoy Centre (10m)

Tourist Information

Stromness
Visitor Information Centre
Ferry Terminal Building
Pier Head
Orkney
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
KW16 3BH

Phone 01856 872 856
Email info@visitscotland.com
http://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/orkney/

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Tuesday 14 August

06:00


Chance of rain	7%
Max temp.	13°C
(feels like	12°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph.	SSW
Pressure	1008
Humidity	95%
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Air Quality

09:00


Chance of rain	85%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	12°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	SSW
Pressure	1007
Humidity	91%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00


Chance of rain	87%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	12°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	SSW
Pressure	1007
Humidity	94%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00


Chance of rain	59%
Max temp.	15°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph.	SSW
Pressure	1007
Humidity	92%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00


Chance of rain	54%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	13°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	SW
Pressure	1006
Humidity	96%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00


Chance of rain	42%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	11°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph.	WSW
Pressure	1007
Humidity	96%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

Low Tide
05:57 BST
(04:57 GMT)

High Tide
12:13 BST
(11:13 GMT)

Low Tide
18:03 BST
(17:03 GMT)

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

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Nearby coastal places and features

Bu' Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 0.6m W
Nazegeo Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 0.6m E
Inner Holm (Islands) 1.2m W
Hamla Voe (Bays and Coves) 1.2m W
Outer Holm (Islands) 1.7m SW
Stromness Harbour (Bays and Coves) 1.8m W
Mainland (Islands) 2.3m N
Clestran Sound (Straits and Narrows) 2.3m S
Riddock Shoal (Reefs and Shoals) 2.3m S
Sand Eel (Reefs and Shoals) 2.4m S

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Accomodation near Bay of Ireland

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

Buxa Farm Chalets
Buxa Farm Chalets offers accommodation in Orphir. Thurso is 40 km away. Free private parking is available on site. All units feature a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. Details...
Orkney Island Memories
Featuring free WiFi, Orkney Island Memories offers pet-friendly accommodation in Orkney, 49 km from Thurso. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Details...
Houton Bay Lodge

With far-reaching views of Scapa Flow and the southern Orkney Islands, the Houton Bay Lodge offers easy access to the islands of Hoy and Flotta. The property offers free parking and complimentary breakfasts. Details...
Westrow Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Located in the village of Orphir on mainland Orkney, Westrow Lodge Bed & Breakfast is a is modern, Norwegian-style timber house with free Wi-Fi access and free on-site parking. It is a 12-minute walk from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal. Details...
HammerSmith

HammerSmith offers comfortable bed and breakfast on the Orkney mainland. Within a short drive of the lochs of Harray and Stenness, it has a wide choice of breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi. Details...
Holland House

Peacefully situated on the edge of the Neolithic Heartland, Holland House is ideal for visiting the World Heritage Sites of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, and the Ring of Brodgar. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Details...