Sanday — Local services in Scotland

A couple years ago I visited and stayed on Sanday, although, I found it difficult to find any prehistoric sites which is of archaeological interest to me. I could not find any road signposts, not even small ones. I found the local people helpful but still found it difficult to find site/s. I did find a lovely large beach.

I stayed a week at Braewick Bed and Breakfast, not far up from the ferry. Only £45 a night then! Now you may think the room would be of an inferior quality, the opposite I found; the bedding was of a beautiful Egyptian cotton (so lovely). Very clean room. The modern en-suite room was scrupulously clean too - the shower had a good force to it, less time showering = less water used. Very nice toilet and wash basin. A very pleasant room. Very nice owners.

I had all my meals there - a full cooked breakfast, sorted me out until I returned early evening. At that time, a single evening (full) meal only cost £12. Two courses £15 and three courses £18. I ate two courses - steak pie and vegetables, desert: live natural yogurt with blueberries - I have a special diet. Coffee, I think, came with the meal. And I think I had a glass of red wine, (extra cost of course). The meal was with fresh vegetables, lovely homemade pie, very enjoyable, thank you. At that time they had two lovely dogs, one a sweet puppy, they were not allowed in the dining room. And well behaved. I bought several unframed nature photographs which the owner took and a knitted hat which his wife, Sanday's isle's nurse, made. Such a very nice couple.

I am so sorry to say, the only problem I found was noise from the adjoining dining room, immediately, outside the three adjoining bedrooms. I could hear quite clearly doors opening and closing. Footfall. A gent snoring in the next room! It did stop me from sleeping which is such a terrible shame when everything else was so very, very good. If some sound proofing was put in that would be great. Something to ease the sound of the doors closing - perhaps slow closing brackets. And the dining room fully carpeted. I really would love to come and stay, each year. I shall try a different room this year, 2023, as I was in the middle room, I do hope it's much quieter for sleeping and relaxation.

That is the reason I have not given this otherwise smashing...

This has to be one of the most beautiful island I've ever visited. Full of beautiful wildlife as well as marine life.

I arrived via the buss service who dropped us of at the community shop where I hired a bicycle and the cycled to the nearest beach and took a dip. It was so beautiful and totally epic.

This island is full of beautiful beautiful and kind people. Everyone is so happy and helpful. It's a beautiful island to visit full of history if your luck you may come across a but of an old...

Sanday is an amazing little island, with several beautiful long white sandy beaches and clear blue sea, there are 2 great shops stocked to the rafters with everything you need and open daily, 2 pubs with beautiful food and smashing little craft and art shops dotted around the island, selling local art and crafts, the one in Kettletoft has a cafe too selling home made cakes. There is an archaeological dig at the moment which is so interesting, this island is Fab!...