Calf Sound

Things to see and do near Calf Sound

Fossil and Heritage Centre (5m)
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum (5m)
Christina Sargent Felt and Print Artist (5m)
Orkan Adventures (5m)
Orkney Marine-life Aquarium (6m)
Italian Chapel (6m)
Orkney Chairmaker (8m)
Tomb of the Eagles (9m)
Highland Park Distillery (9m)
Pickaquoy Centre (10m)

Tourist Information

Kirkwall
The Travel Centre
West Castle Street
Orkney
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
KW15 1GU

Phone 01856 872 856
Email info@visitscotland.com
http://www.visitscotland.com/travel/information/centres

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Friday 27 April

06:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	6°C
(feels like	5°C)
Wind 1mph, gusting to 1mph.	WNW
Pressure	1007
Humidity	82%
UV Index
Air Quality

09:00


Chance of rain	6%
Max temp.	7°C
(feels like	5°C)
Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph.	ESE
Pressure	1008
Humidity	72%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00


Chance of rain	10%
Max temp.	7°C
(feels like	4°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	ESE
Pressure	1009
Humidity	76%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00


Chance of rain	30%
Max temp.	7°C
(feels like	4°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	E
Pressure	1009
Humidity	77%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00


Chance of rain	10%
Max temp.	6°C
(feels like	4°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	ESE
Pressure	1010
Humidity	78%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00


Chance of rain	9%
Max temp.	6°C
(feels like	4°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 2mph.	E
Pressure	1011
Humidity	83%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

Low Tide
02:18 BST
(01:18 GMT)

High Tide
08:26 BST
(07:26 GMT)

Low Tide
14:43 BST
(13:43 GMT)

High Tide
21:02 BST
(20:02 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.

Five Day Weather and Tides

Nearby coastal places and features

Calf of Flotta (Islands) 0m N
Roan Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 0m N
The Grinds (Reefs and Shoals) 1.2m E
Row Taing (Reefs and Shoals) 1.3m SW
Pan Hope (Bays and Coves) 1.3m SW
Quoy Ness (Cliffs and Headlands) 1.3m SW
Curries Firth (Bays and Coves) 1.7m SW
Flotta (Islands) 2.1m SW
Croo Taing (Reefs and Shoals) 2.1m SE
Sound of Hoxa (Straits and Narrows) 2.3m S

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Accomodation near Calf Sound

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

Sands Hotel

Set in a 19th-century building, Sands Hotel is situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbour and Watersound Bay. 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...
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...
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...
Highland Park House
Set in an impressive Victorian mansion with antique furnishings, Highland Park House is less than 10 minutes' drive from Kirkwall town centre and airport. Details...
Kirkwall SYHA

Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen. This former World War II base and school is quietly located on the edge of Kirkwall. Details...

Self-catering

Church Court Cottage
Church Court Cottage is a cosy semi-detached property in Halkirk village, 6 miles from Thurso, in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. There is a double bedroom, and a family room with trip bunk, which has a double bed below and a single on top. Details...
Dorrey View Cottage
Dorrey View Cottage is a semi-detached cottage situated less than a mile from the village of Halkirk, close to Thurso. This single-storey cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one room with two stacker beds, as well as a bathroom. Details...
27 Upper Big House
27 Upper Big House is a stone-built, detached cottage set on a working sheep farm, in a beautiful location near to the village of Melvich. This cottage can sleep six people in three bedrooms, including one ground floor double and a ground floor bathroom. Details...
The Auld Kirk
The Auld Kirk is a wonderful, detached cottage set four miles from Melvich in the Scottish Highlands. Originally a church, this superb holiday property has two bedrooms, each with an en-suite, including a ground floor king-size double and a first floor family room. Details...