Needle Point

Needle Point is a coastal feature in Orkney, Scotland.

It is listed under Cliffs and Headlands: Point

Local authority: Orkney Islands Council

OS Grid Reference: ND442943

Things to see and do near Needle Point

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Tuesday 24 April

06:00

Chance of rain	53%
Max temp.	7°C
(feels like	2°C)
Wind 8mph, gusting to 10mph.	WSW
Pressure	998
Humidity	87%
UV Index
Air Quality

09:00

Chance of rain	6%
Max temp.	8°C
(feels like	3°C)
Wind 7mph, gusting to 10mph.	WSW
Pressure	1000
Humidity	80%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00

Chance of rain	6%
Max temp.	9°C
(feels like	4°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph.	W
Pressure	1001
Humidity	79%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00

Chance of rain	1%
Max temp.	9°C
(feels like	5°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 7mph.	W
Pressure	1001
Humidity	75%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00

Chance of rain	1%
Max temp.	8°C
(feels like	5°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 5mph.	W
Pressure	1001
Humidity	81%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00

Chance of rain	1%
Max temp.	7°C
(feels like	4°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 4mph.	WSW
Pressure	1001
Humidity	88%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

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

Accomodation near Needle Point

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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Karrawa Guest House

  
  Karrawa Guest House is set in the centre of Kirkwall and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi. 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...

• 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...

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