Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Gairsay, Ness of Boray
In or near Finstown.
Gairsay, Ness of Boray — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
Gairsay, Ness of Boray is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland islands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Gairsay, Ness of Boray, is a vineyard located in the Scottish Islands. This site is notable for its production of wine in a region not typically associated with viticulture. Visitors can expect a rural setting with scenic views and the opportunity to sample local wines. Facilities may include a tasting room and vineyard tours, providing insight into the winemaking process.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0723, -2.9740
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q31052687 (CC0)
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Castles · 1.2 km
Site of possible Viking house
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Gairsay
Islands · 1.4 km
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.5 km
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Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
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Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
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Historic churches · 1.7 km
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Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
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Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
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Historic churches · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Millburn Bay
Millburn Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Islands
Langskaill House, Gairsay
Langskaill House, Gairsay — architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Islands
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Site of possible Viking house
Site of possible Viking house — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Gairsay
Gairsay — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gairsay, Ness of Boray
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Bay Touring Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gairsay, Ness of Boray?
- Gairsay, Ness of Boray is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TY).
- What is Gairsay, Ness of Boray?
- Gairsay, Ness of Boray — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Gairsay, Ness of Boray?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TY.
- How do I get to Gairsay, Ness of Boray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.