The Hotel has a total of 5 bedrooms. There are 2 single rooms, 2 double rooms and 1 twin room. The accommodation has been recently refurbished to a high standard and has been tastefully furnished. All rooms are en-suite, have colour TV's, radios and tea/coffee making facilities. In addition to catering for resident guests, the hotel is also popular with local people. There is a Public Bar with Pool Table, Darts and other bar games. There is a separate non-smoking Lounge Bar. Room Tariffs for Bed Breakfast are between £30.00 and £33.00 per person per night There are Special Rates available for Block Bookings. A varied menu of hot and cold meals is served daily until 9:00pm Whenever possible, local Orkney produce is used.

British Airways operate several flights per day into Kirkwall Airport (KOI), some of which are operated by British Airways Express (Loganair). There are two direct flights per day from Aberdeen and Inverness and one direct flight per day from each of Edinburgh and Glasgow. In addition there are daily flights to and from Shetland, and in summer weekly flights to Bergen (Saturdays) and Fair Isle (Saturdays). Kirkwall Airport is closed on Sundays, and thus there are no scheduled flights on a Sunday. Details of all flights are available by telephoning British Airways central reservation and inquiries on Tel 0345 222111. Information can also be had from the BA desk at Kirkwall Airport, Tel (01856) 872233. Orkney Islands By Air

TELEPHONE 01856-831205. The Murray Arms Hotel is a typical solid stone Scottish building, situated in the centre of St Margaret's Hope. Over the years the hotel has been extensively renovated and is now regarded as a fully restored village centre Inn. The Orkney Islands has such a lot to offer the visitor in both history and its nature. Mainland Orkney can be described as a bird watcher's paradise. There are several RSPB Reserves on the island. Fishermen also think Orkney is Paradise as all fishing is FREE. Wildlife, sea angling and scenic trips can be arranged, with regular sightings in season of puffins, porpoise, grey and common seals.

St Margaret's Hope is the main centre in South Ronaldsay. There are a few shops, a post office, garage and places to eat. Further a field is the Tomb of the Eagles and the Hoxa Tapestry. The Blacksmith's Smithy is well worth a visit, as is the Craft workshop, which displays a variety of local craftwork. For any golfing enthusiasts, a new 9 hole course is due to open in August of this year, and you could also enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the local bowling green.

us with your booking request. Write or telephone and let us know your booking requirements. Once your booking has been confirmed a 20% deposit of the full price will be required. The Murray Arms Hotel is in the centre of St Margaret's Hope, which is 15 miles from Kirkwall.Take the A961 out of Kirkwall and go across all 4 Churchill Barriers. Arriving at St Margaret's Hope, follow the main road down the hill and round the bend to the left. The Murray Arms Hotel is on your left just before the Post Office. The car park is at the rear of the hotel.

The main car ferry service is Pentland Ferries, operating from Gills Bay in Caithness and arriving into St. Margaret's Hope pier, which is about 500 yards from our hotel. It takes about a hour to cross and runs 4 times daily in high season, 3 times daily low season. The passengers only ferry is John O'Groats Ferries on 01953 611353. This is a daily service from May to September which conveniently links up with the bus service. Pentland Ferries, Pier Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SW. Tel 01856 831226. enquiries@pentlandferries.co.uk www.pentlandferries.co.uk. Orkney Islands By Sea

The Orkney Islands have such a lot to offer the visitor in both history and its nature. Mainland Orkney can be described as a bird watcher's paradise. There are several RSPB Reserves on the island. Fishermen also think Orkney is Paradise as all fishing is FREE! We now have a newly opened Sealife Museum in St. Margaret's Hope which is well worth a visit. Archaeologists are in their element in Orkney, exploring Skara Brae, the many brochs, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness. Visitors must try to visit St Magnus Cathedral, which dominates Kirkwall's skyline. Equally enchanting is the Italian Chapel built by Italian POW's during the war. The famous Churchill Barriers are also worth seeing. They were built to enclose and protect the fleet anchored in Scapa Flow during the war.

Getting to Gills Bay. The A9 trunk road north from Perth has been upgraded, and it takes roughly 6 hours to drive north from Edinburgh/Glasgow. From the A9 join the A99 to John O' Groats, then take the A836 to Gills Bay. There are plenty of good places to stay in Caithness overnight if necessary to catch the early boat. Orkney Islands By Road

 Central situation
 Games room
 Licensed bar
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception