Venue 2019
The Gable End Theatre for Friday night event.
YM Community Hall, Longhope for Saturday night music event and Shore Cafe
The Childrens fun day will be at the YM Community Hall on Saturday during the day
Travel Links
To Orkney
Northlink Ferries
Northlink Ferries’ Hamnavoe sails from Scrabster to Stromness. Sailing time 1hour 30 minutes.
Pentland Ferries
Pentland Ferries’ Pentalina sails from Gills Bay to St. Margaret Hope. Sailing time 1 hour.
Mainland buses operate between all the ferry terminals and Kirkwall, for more information on routes and timetables see
http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/B/bus-timetables.htm
To Hoy
Orkney Ferries m.v. Graemsay
The m.v. Graemsay, a passenger/bicycle only service from Stromness to the North of Hoy
Orkney Ferries m.v. Hoy Head
The m.v. Hoy Head, a Ro-Ro Vehicle and passenger ferry from Houton to Lyness
Find the M.V Hoy Head Ferry Timetable Houton to Lyness timetable Here
On and Around Hoy
The Community bus runs 2 ‘hail and ride’ services:
- Route 1 between Longhope and Lyness, meeting most sailings Monday – Friday.
- Route 2 Sunday only route between Longhope, Lyness and the north of Hoy pier.
See Here for details.
Private Hire taxi:
Mr A. Clark, Quoydale, Hoy 01856 791315
Accommodation
Camping
We have a field site set aside for camping. The site is within easy walking distance (approx. 0.3 miles,6 minutes) from the YM Hall, and will be signposted during the event. Please note there are no power supplies, toilets or showers provided on site, however toilets are available either at the YM (the back door will will be open 24/7 to give access to the toilet there), or next to the RNLI building at the Longhope pier (approx. 0.4 miles, 7 minutes). There is also a pay meter shower at the pier.
Fresh water will be available at the campsite.
Littering/ site damage will not be tolerated. No open fires. Rubbish bags provided.
B&B
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
Longhope
Two double bedrooms & one twinQUOYDALE
Hoy
Double /Twin Ensuite
Evening meals available
Hostels
HOY CENTRE
Hoy
Sleeps 32
Family Rooms & Exclusive use available
EnsuitesRACKWICK HOSTEL
Rackwick
Sleeps 8
Family Rooms & Exclusive use available
Hotels
Self Catering
POOLS
Longhope
Double, Twin & SofaBed
Short breaks availableQUOYDALE
Hoy
Double & Twin
Short breaks availableSCAR
Rackwick
2 Bed
Sleeps 5BURNHOUSE
Hoy
Double, Single & TwinCANTICK HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
Longhope
Double & Single/Twin
Short breaks available
2 DoublesCLIFFGATE
Rackwick
3 Doubles & Twin
Short breaks availableOLD HALL COTTAGE
Longhope
Double, Triple & Sofabed
Short breaks availableONEDIN COTTAGE
Longhope
Double & Single plus Bunks
Short breaks available
01856 701206
Bars & Dining
SHORE CAFE
The Shore Café at the YM will be open for snacks on
Saturday from 10.00 to 17.00
For further information on the Shore Cafe including menus, please see the “News” section of the website
SHORE BAR
The Shore bar at the YM will be open
Saturday 19.00 – 01.00
Essentials
If you need any assistance during the weekend, please either go to the YM or phone 01856 701824
There are no cashpoints on the island, however cash withdrawal is available at the shop for most cards, and cashback is also available at the till when purchasing goods. The shop is closed on Sundays.
LONGHOPE
(approx 0.7 miles, 13 minutes walk from YM hall)
Public toilets & shower
On the pier next to the RNLI building
J M F Groat & Sons Licensed General Store, Fuel & Post Office
Broad selection of general provisions, fresh local produce, toiletry items, beers, wines & spirits and fuel.
Open Monday to Saturday 9:00-12:30 & 14:00-18:00
Major cards accepted, cash withdrawal available in the Post Office for most cards, cash back available at till with purchases.
Newspaper and shopping orders accepted by e-mail or Fax 01856 701251 – visitors should advise name, accommodation and date of arrival.Hoy and Walls health Centre
Emergencies
If the surgery is closed and you need the doctor in an emergency, please ring the Balfour Hospital switchboard on 01856 888000 and ask the operator to bleep the Hoy GP.