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Visit the island of Rousay

A leisurely day trip to the island of Rousay may be just what you need to relieve yourself from stress and enjoy some quality time with your family. To arrange one today, email VisitRousay.
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Welcome to Visit Rousay

Planning to travel to the island of Rousay? If the answer is yes, then you have made a great choice.
Rousay has many things to offer to its travellers.
From stunning landscapes to ancient sites, you will find everything on the island.


Rousay Pier Toilets and Waiting Room - OPEN.
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The Crafthub - CURRENTLY CLOSED.
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The Taversoe - OPEN.
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Rousay Heritage Centre - OPEN.
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Trumland House Gardens - CURRENTLY CLOSED.
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Historic Environment Scotland Monuments - ALL SITES OPEN.


COVID- 19


We kindly ask that you are mindful of others, and respect their

personal space whilst inside the enclosed historic monuments.


Please help us to protect our more vulnerable community members.

If you feel unwell please stay home and get well.

We look forward to welcoming you to Rousay on another occasion.


UPDATED – 21.07.2022


Archaeology

Archaeology

Rousay has been called the "Egypt of the North" as a result of the density of its prehistoric sites.  
The island has been inhabited for over 5000 years and there are five well-presented monuments which are maintained by Historic Scotland and freely open to the public
Archaeology
History

History

The island has evidence from every stage in the history of Orkney, with a Neolithic settlement at Rinyo, Bronze Age burnt mounds, Iron Age crannogs and brochs, Viking boat burials, remains of a medieval church and the stately home at Trumland.
History
Rousay Heritage Centre

Information

Rousay Heritage Centre
Located on the pier front you will find a host of information about Rousay; from history to geology to bird life to farming.
The building also houses the waiting room for the ferry, a shower and wc.
Rousay Heritage Centre
From whales to otters.

Nature

From Whales to Otters.

From Red-throated Divers to Guillemots

From Primula Scotia to Sea Pinks.

There's a depth of natural beauty
to Rousay that's not to be missed
Nature
Living

Living on Rousay

Rousay is currently home to
approximately 220 people.

Would you like to join us?

What houses and land are
available to purchase on Rousay? 

Click the link below to find out.
Property for Sale
Walking

Walking

Rousay's central location; nestled amongst the other islands, its unique landscape; the second most hilly of the Orkney islands with strong glacial scarring, and its astounding history Rousay is a walker's paradise.

Coastal paths, moorland tracks, or just a Garden stroll - Rousay has it all
Walking
Visit our photography page and have a look at what you might see when travelling on the island of Rousay.

You can contact us here

To book one of our day trips, email us.
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