Vineyards · Scottish Islands
South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Richard Webb — 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
South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle 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
Weems Castle is a vineyard located on South Ronaldsay in the Scottish Islands. The site is known for its production of local wines, taking advantage of the unique climate and soil conditions of the region. Visitors can expect a selection of wines, often produced using traditional methods. The vineyard setting offers scenic views typical of the Scottish Islands, providing a tranquil backdrop for wine tasting and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7835, -2.9813
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q31052398 (CC0)
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Hune Bay
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Clouduhall aka Cloddyhall (Prehistoric standing stone)
Stone circles · 0.7 km
Clouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn
Windmills · 0.7 km
Sandwick House, South Ronaldsay
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Sandwick Mill (former watermill now a storehouse)
Watermills · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle?
- South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RJ).
- What is South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle?
- South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RJ.
- How do I get to South Ronaldsay, Weems Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.