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    • Exploring and visiting Burray and South Ronaldsay
    • A (very) brief history of Burray and South Ronaldsay – the early years
    • A (very) brief history of Burray and South Ronaldsay – the later years
    • Five places you must visit and experience in South Ronaldsay
    • Archaeological sites in South Ronaldsay
    • Churches and chapels to visit and explore in South Ronaldsay and Burray
    • Events in South Ronaldsay
    • Exploring St Mary’s Kirk, Burwick – the listening walk
    • Exploring St Margaret’s Hope – the listening walk
    • Exploring St Peter’s Kirk – the listening walk
    • Farming, fishing, ferries and shipping in Burray and South Ronaldsay
    • Fields of Time – mapping and sharing field names in South Ronaldsay
    • Listed buildings from north to south – Burray to South Ronaldsay
    • Local services
    • Military sites in South Ronaldsay and Burray
    • Mills – water and wind – in South Ronaldsay
    • Museums in Burray and South Ronaldsay
    • Schools in South Ronaldsay and Burray
    • Standing stones in South Ronaldsay
    • Viewpoints and features in South Ronaldsay
    • Walks in South Ronaldsay and Burray

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A (very) brief history of Burray and South Ronaldsay – the later years

January 27, 2026 by admin

  Scottish and British rule (1472 CE- ) One of the striking features of this era is that, compared to its forerunner, the ‘Viking / Norse / Scandinavian Period’, relatively little attention has been given to Orkney, Shetland, and other islands by mainstream writers. Yet it was a time (particularly from 1540 to 1814) when … Read more

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Ceilidh Dancing at the Cromarty Hall. [Friday, May 22, 2026: 19.30-22.00]. Join us for a social and fun evening. Beginners welcome, you don't need a partner. [Image: Ceilidh - Scots Music | flickr ccbync 4 licence]

The Screen on the Square at the Cromarty Hall. The first of the summer season films, Hamnet, is on May 30, 2026. Doors open at 19.30. The film explores the life of William Shakespeare, his wife, Anne Hathaway and their son Hamnet. The film received very high ratings, and Jessie Buckley won an Oscar for her portrayal of Anne. Click for a trailer.

The Repair Cafe is next scheduled for May 29, 2026 (10-12.00), and the Bite and Blether free lunch is open from 12 to 14.00 hours.

Other regular activities at the Cromarty Hall include Yoga and Pilates (for details, contact waypointpilates.com).

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Exploring Burray and South Ronaldsay

  • A (very) brief history of Burray and South Ronaldsay - the early years
  • New: A (very) brief history of Burray and South Ronaldsay - the later years
  • Five places you must experience in South Ronaldsay
  • Archaeological sites in South Ronaldsay
  • Churches, chapels and churchyards in South Ronaldsay and Burray
  • Events in South Ronaldsay
  • Exploring Burwick [the listening walk]
  • Exploring St. Margaret’s Hope [the listening walk]
  • Exploring St. Peter's Kirk, [the listening walk]
  • In preparation. Farming, fishing, ferries and shipping in Burray and South Ronaldsay
  • New: The Fields of Time Project - mapping and sharing field names in South Ronaldsay
  • Listed buildings from north to south - Burray to South Ronaldsay

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  • Local services in Burray and South Ronaldsay [Hope Cohousing]
  • Coming soon. Military sites in Burray and South Ronaldsay
  • Mills in South Ronaldsay and Burray
  • Museums in South Ronaldsay and Burray
  • Schools in Burray and South Ronaldsay
  • Standing stones in South Ronaldsay
  • Viewpoints in South Ronaldsay
  • Walks in South Ronaldsay and Burray

  • Getting about in South Ronaldsay
  • Check out the South Ronaldsay Community Connect Bus. It is advertised as running on Fridays (from 7.40 am until 6.30 pm) and Saturdays (from 9.40 am until 3.10pm). Click to book a ticket.

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