Orkney's northernmost island is in the process of regeneration, several projects have now been completed which has provided more accommodation and employment opportunities.
The work at the lighthouse has involved the conversion of several buildings. One of the former lightkeepers’ cottages has become an interpretation centre, with café and shop. The other two cottages have been upgraded into 4-star holiday accommodation.
Another of the lighthouse buildings now houses the island’s wool mill, spinning the fleece of the unique breed of seaweed-eating sheep.
The combination of visitor centre and holiday accommodation at the lighthouse has created several job opportunities, and the North Ronaldsay Trust is looking forward to a bright future for the lighthouse complex.
Orkney Housing Association have developed two new houses, carefully designed to fit sympathetically into the landscape. These houses are now occupied with young families which is in turn a boost for the island and will secure the future of the school.
On this site you can find out more about the work of the Trust and the tradition of island community life that it is committed to support.
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Travelling to the Island
The Island of North Ronaldsay
Travelling to Orkney check out the links below.
By private charter
By plane to the Airfield
By ferry to the Pier
By private plane/microlight on PPR to the airfield
Watch the shipping around Orkney
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