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Military sites in South Ronaldsay and Burray

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updated: March 11, 2026

what's on
at the Cromarty Hall?

The Repair Cafe is next scheduled for May 1, 2026 (10-12.00), and the Bite and Blether free lunch is open from 12 to 14.00 hours. For this time only, they have changed from being on the last Friday of the month.

Ceilidh Dancing at the Cromarty Hall. [Friday, April 17, 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. People have been voting on the Summer film season. Dates and details will be listed soon.

Other regular activities at the Cromarty Hall include Table Tennis (on Thursday evenings), 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 runs 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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