Birsay Outdoor Centre Campsite
Orkney Islands - Mainland

ONLINE BOOKING

Via official website

2026 Open Date
April 1st - September 30th
About Birsay Outdoor Centre Campsite
Set in a rural location just outside Birsay in the northwest corner of Orkney Mainland, a short 10-minute walk to the local village where there is a small shop. There are 28 pitches including 13 electrical hook-up pitches. Tents, caravans and motor homes can all be accommodated on this firm, grassy, level site. There is a shower and toilet block where campers will also find washing facilities, kettle and washing up area. Located nearby are spectacular and varied coastline with quiet beaches and several of Orkney's famous Neolithic sites, dramatic cliffs of Marwick Head, RSPB reserve and the tidal island of the Brough of Birsay. There is a brewery 3 miles North of the site and a range of gin and whisky distilleries located around a 20-minute drive away.

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Whats Nearby

Walking route, archaeological sites, brewery, beaches

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Campsite Type

Campervans
Tents

Facilities & Rules

Toilets
Showers
No Campfires
Dog Friendly

Campsite Setting & Location

Open Field
Island
Located on the St Magnus Way route

Within (30-min) Walking Distance:

Contact & Booking Details

Bookable Online:
YES
Address:
Birsay Outdoor Centre Campsite, Orkney Islands, KW17 2LY
Contact No:

Location & Map

Orkney Islands - Mainland
Orkney Islands

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Whisky Stats

Planning a whisky camping trip? Check out all the distilleries nearby on the map below.

Whisky Region:
The Islands
Closest Distillery:
Scapa Distillery

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