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Welcome to the Slap in the lovely Orkney Islands
I catherine Corsie, your host at The Slap await you with a warm welcome to our island,an island of outstanding beauty.
The Orkney isles are a beautiful collecton of islands where you will find some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. Burray can be found to the north of South Ronaldsay (the southernmost of the Orkney islands)the two islands are connected by the 4th Churchill Barrier. Scapa Flow is one of the best diving sites in the world. Diving courses can be arranged for the first time diver. To finish off a hectic day of sightseeing, take a relaxing stroll along one of the many sandy beaches that you will find in Burray.
May is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Orkney, with the summer weather at its best! May is also lambing time, so why not join us and give us a hand with the new born lambs (you can help lamb, feed the orphan lambs or just be a shepherd for the day.) .Daffy, Garath and Indi are 3 very tame ducks that live near the cottage, all the other ducks, and chickens live on the croft, they laze around their pond most of the day, they will wander down to the cottage to see if you have any scraps of food for them.Eggs are always in the incubator, some hatching some just ready to hatch come and watch us candle the eggs, we do this to check that the babies inside are growing.Well worth a look, this is something that many people never get the chance to see,Domino is the ferret who lazes around his cage keeping an eye on whats going on. Come and meet our little pet North Ronaldsay lambs and sheep, they like to eat seaweed.Petal, April and Joey are our little pet lambs who love lots of cuddles and last but not least Puzzle the very small round very old shetland pony,along with her friends Diamond the black shetland pony and her baby Black Jack, Eddie our little chestnut miniture shetland gelding,Bertie Basset who loves kisses, Snowflake our little skewbald miniture Shetland mare, Patience our grey shetland mare.We welcome people to come on the morning or evening rounds of feeding and checking all the animals and collecting eggs that have been freshly laid.
You are guaranteed a holiday in pleasent surroundings where I will only be to happy to advise you on what you can do around the Islands to make your holiday in the Orkney Islands one to remember.
We also have on the croft a 33ft mobile home, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom with pull down bed, and space in the lounge for another bed, the mobile home has a new bathroom, its lovely with a really nice shower, tv and dvd player, stereo,saucepans, cutlery, crockery, kettle, microwave etc, teatowels and towels, and all bedding, gas is paid by a ticket meter, tickets avaiable from the main house,£12.00 per ticket and this can last up to a week. There is a £1 coin meter for the electricity, the bedrooms look over to the island of copinsay, and the lounge looks over the Burray village, There is a large decking area outside the caravan with table and chairs, There is also a washing line and large car parking area. phone for prices of the mobile home.
Short breaks at the cottage and caravan are avilable,depending on the time of year, please phone for details.
SMOKING IS NO LONGER ALLOWED IN THE COTTAGE OR CARAVAN, PLEASE SMOKE OUTSIDE IF YOU WISH TO.
A shed is available to store your bikes or luggage racks in. (gas and electric utilities are subject to change in price, in accordance with gas and electric price rises)On the croft we have 4 little seaweed eating sheep a long with their 4 lambs, they are from the Island of North Ronaldsay were all the sheep live on the beaches eating seaweed. If you like you can gather seaweed and feed it to the babies, they are very tame. Puzzle the pony is 32years old this year a very old lady, but still loves to meet every one who comes to stay.If you like animals this is the place to come.
PLEASE NOTE BECAUSE THIS IS A WORKING CROFT WITH LOTS OF ANIMALS, THERE CAN BE SOME ANIMAL NOISE EARLY IN THE MORNINGS.
Well behaved Pets are more than welcome providing they do not go on the furniture of the cottage or mobile home, and all dog poops are cleaned up and placed in the bins provided.The Sheep are all due to have their babies April 2012.
 PLEASE BE AWARE THAT CHICKENS DUCKS ETC WILL BE AROUND SO DOGS NEED TO BE KEPT UNDER CONTROL, THIS IS DUE TO A DOG RUNNING LOOSE AND KILLING 1 PET DUCK AND TAKING THE FOOT OFF ANOTHER PET DUCK.THIS CAUSED A LOT OF UPSET AND DISTRESS.
If you intend on travelling to Orkney by Northlink Ferries please note that every adult now has to show photographic ID.
Book out now Called When the Tide comes in,This book has been written by a couple that holiday in the cottage every year,It starts in Newcastle and ends up in Orkney and The Slap cottage, its on sale now in Waterstones and Amazon,I've read the proof and if you like thrillers, this is for you.
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Sorry but due to the extra cleaning time after pets have been to stay, we are going to have to charge a fee of £1.00 per night per pet, pets are still very welcome at our coft.
2012, the sheep are due to start lambing at the end of April,
OUR NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG WHICH TELL YOU ALL ABOUT THE ANIMALS AND WHATS HAPPENING ON THE CROFT. theslapcottage
look on our facebook page theslapcottage, please leave some comments.
Events Happening in:May 2012
Date
Events
Description
1-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Wanderlust (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
1-May-2012
- 3-May-2012
The Environmental Interactions Of Marine Renewable Energy Technologies Conference
The conference will be held in Kirkwall, from Tuesday May 1, to Thursday May 3 2012, with an additional programme of special interest sessions, field trips and other activities expected to take place from Monday April 30 until Friday May 4. Its main objective is to bring together people from different disciplines and cultures to encourage collaboration and develop ideas.
For further information and registration visit //eimr/
1-May-2012
Birds for Beginners at Brodgar
Come and learn about Orkney’s birds & wildlife on a guided walk around the RSPB
reserve surrounding the Ring of Brodgar. Stout footwear & waterproofs required.
RSPB members free, non-members £4/£2
Bookings must be made in advance by calling the RSPB office on 850176.
Meet 10am Ring of Brodgar car park (HY295135)
1-May-2012
- 29-Sep-2012
Orkney Museum Summer Exhibition
Ness of Brodgar: The Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
The archaeological excavation that is changing our understanding of the Stone Age; in photos, text and artefacts.
Open Mon – Sat, 10.30 – 5.00
Admission Free.
The Orkney Musuem Kirkwall
orkney.gov/Service-Directory/S/orkney-musuem
1-May-2012
- 30-Sep-2012
Stromness Museum Summer Exhibition
From the Ends of the Earth: Sailors’ Souvenirs from Distant Lands.
Amazing stories and gifts brought home by local mariners who sailed all over the world.
The Stromness Museum Stromness
10am - 5pm 7 days a week
Admission charges including ticket valid for a week
orkneycommunities/stromnessmuseum
2-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Wanderlust (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
2-May-2012
Birsay Moor Stroll
Join the RSPB Warden on an early walk across the moorland. See a variety of moorland species including great & arctic skua, hen harrier, curlew and possibly short eared owl. RSPB members free, non-members £4/£2.
Bookings must be madein advance by calling the RSPB office on 850176.
9am Meet Birsay moors viewpoint off B9057 (HY348245).
2-May-2012
Art and Archaeology
By Rik Hammond All welcome, members £2,
non-members £3. Coffee after 7.30pm
Pier Arts Centre, Kirkwall
3-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Wanderlust (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
4-May-2012
Burgar Hill Hide
The star of the show here is the breeding red-throated diver (a real Orkneyspeciality). Also viewable: a variety of other wildfowl including breedingwigeon as well as breeding waders and the occasional hunting skua or raptor.
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Meet: Burgar Hill Hide off the A966, north of Evie, follow the sign posts to hide which over looks Lowrie’s Water, Birsay (HY345257).
4-May-2012
- 6-May-2012
Sanday Soulka
Various venues on Sanday
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4-May-2012
Start Point Walk - Sanday
Join the Ranger for an expedition to this tidal island on the first afternoon of the first SandaySoulka. Waterproof boots required; it's a wet crossing. 2pm - 4pm Scuthvie Bay, Sanday
4-May-2012
Karaoke
9.30pm onwards
Back Bar, St Ola Hotel, Kirkwall
4-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Hunger Games (12a) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
5-May-2012
Wild Woodland Walk
Join the Warden for a morning stroll to Hoy’s ancient woodland, Berriedale, toenjoy nature’s symphony and the signs of spring. Family friendly and suitable for Nature Detectives. Duration: 2-3 hours. Bring: Packed lunch and binoculars. Meet: Moaness Pier 10.00am
Cost: £4 adults; £2 children (under-16); infants (under-5) and RSPB membersfree. N.B. Extra cost for local bus transport of approx £2.Booking essential: Lee Shields on 01856 791298.
5-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists (U) 1pm
The Hunger Games (12a) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
5-May-2012
Taster Session
Exploring the new ArtBars, all materials supplied £5 to include a cuppa 10.30am - 12.30pmEveryone welcome. For Arts Sake Gallery, Kirkwall
5-May-2012
Live Music
4Play from 10pm
Lounge Bar, Royal Hotel, Stromness
5-May-2012
Stevieoke
9.30pm Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall
5-May-2012
Orkney Traditional Music Project
Lunchtime Concert
St Magnus Cathedral
1pm to 2pm
5-May-2012
Youth Club Car Boot Sale
In aid of the Stromness Junior Youth Club fun day Soups, teas, coffees and also a raffle 2pm - 4pm Community Centre, Stromness
5-May-2012
Gable End Theatre Re-opening
The opening show is The Play by Lindsay Hall as seen at the SCDA Drama Festival earlier this year. 8pm Gable End Theatre, Hoy
5-May-2012
Orkney Aggregates Rugby Sevens Tournament
Orkney Rugby Football Club, Pickaquoy Road Kirkwall
orkneyrfc
6-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists (U) 3pm
The Hunger Games (12a) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
6-May-2012
Live Music
Ruby Rendall from 3pm Lounge Bar, Royal Hotel, Stromness
6-May-2012
Huge Spring Table Top Sale
Fundraising stalls, craft items, raffle, soup & pudding lunch. 11am - 2.30pm Cromarty Hall, St Margaret’s Hope
6-May-2012
Sunday Tea & Plant Sale
Adults £4 children £2.50 3pm - 6pm Community Centre, Deerness
6-May-2012
Car Boot Sale
Teas and coffees available 12.30pm Dounby Centre, Dounby
7-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists (U)11am 3pm
The Hunger Games (12a) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
7-May-2012
Orkney Golf Club Open Day
Come and give golf a try. All welcome, coaching available. BBQ, refreshments, clubscan be provided. 10am - 4pm Orkney Golf Club, Kirkwall
8-May-2012
Holms of Ire, Sanday
A guided walk with the Ranger to these tidal islands. Stout, waterproof footwear essential because the crossing is wet and, in parts, slippery. Contact Rod for further info - 01857 600341. 4pm Gate beyond Airon 2 Scar, Sanday
8-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Devil Inside (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
8-May-2012
Birds for Beginners
Join RSPB staff for a guided walk around the RSPB reserve surrounding the Ring of Brodgar. Although aimed at beginners, everyone will enjoy this pleasant walk. Stout footwear & waterproofs required. Bookings must be made in advance by calling Jenny Dewar 01856 850176.
RSPB members free, non-members £4/£2. 10am
Ring of Brodgar car park
9-May-2012
Papa Westray Guided Walk
Join the RSPB warden for a walk around the North Hill reserve where you can witness life in the seabird city. Booking essential - 01857 644240. Free, donations welcome. 1.30pm - 3.30pm Rose Cottage, Papa Westray
9-May-2012
Hobbister Coastal Walk
Join the RSPB Warden on a walk across the moorland and along the Scapa coast. See displaying curlews,stonechats, fulmars and possibly short-eared owls and hen harriers.
Time: 9.30am. Meet: Hobbister Car Park off the A964 (HY395069).
9-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Devil Inside (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
9-May-2012
Old Time, Country & Ceilidh Dancing
St Magnus Centre Palace Road Kirkwall 8pm to 10.30pm. Everyone's welcome to come and join in the dancing or listen to the live music. All welcome. Admission £2/50p ch (children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult)
10-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Devil Inside (15) 6.30pm
Phoenix Fringe: A Dangerous Method (2012) (15) 8.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
11-May-2012
The Loons Hide
Wildfowl and waders. Singing sedge warbler, reed bunting and the odd scream from the elusive water rail. Hunting hen harrier and short-eared owlsare a possibility. Target species: black-tailed godwit and pintail. Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm Meet: The Loons Hide off the B-class road between Twatt & Marwick (HY247243).
11-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
In the Cold Light of Day (12a) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
12-May-2012
Orkney Farmers Market
Local food produce and crafts
10am - 2pm
Masonic Hall, Kirkwall
12-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists (U) 1pm
In the Cold Light of Day (12a) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
12-May-2012
Wild Hoy Walks
Use your senses to explore the amazing wild landscape of Hoy. Join theWarden to learn more about the wildlife and history of the reserve. Family friendly and suitable for Nature Detectives. Duration: 2-3 hours. Bring: Packed lunch and binoculars. Meet: Moaness Pier 10.00am. Cost: £4 adults; £2 children (under-16); infants (under-5) and RSPB membersfree. N.B. Extra cost for local bus transport of approx £2. Booking essential: Lee Shields on 01856 791298
12-May-2012
Sanday Beached Bird Survey
Help the Ranger on his monthly look-out for birds - monitoring oil-spills or other calamities at sea. Always the possibility of bottle-messages and mermaids' purses, tropical beans, even stranded whales.
Meet at 10 a.m. just beyond Newark Farm.
For more info, ring Rod on (01857)-600341
12-May-2012
Orkney Traditional Music Project
Lunchtime Concert
St Magnus Cathedral
1pm to 2pm
13-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists (U) 11am 3pm
In the Cold Light of Day (12a) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
14-May-2012
Old Time, Country & Ceilidh Dancing
St Magnus Centre Palace Road Kirkwall 8pm to 10.30pm. Everyone's welcome to come and join in the dancing or listen to the live music. All welcome. Admission £2/50p ch (children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult)
14-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
In the Cold Light of Day (12a) 11am 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
15-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
21 Jump St (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
15-May-2012
Backaskaill, Sanday
A look at the old Cross Kirkyard and some memorable gravestones, a spooky ghost story, and a gentle stroll along the beach looking for shells and other treasures. Meet at the Picnic site (at the east end of the beach - close to the graveyard)at 2pm
16-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
21 Jump St (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
16-May-2012
Marwick’s Seabird City
Come see, hear and smell this seabird spectacle with the RSPB Warden at the magnificent Marwick Head reserve. Time: 10.00am. Meet: MarwickBay Car Park (HY230242).
17-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
21 Jump St (15) 6.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
17-May-2012
Norwegian Constitution Day Celebrations
Kirkwall town centre
The day begins with a small service to honour the Norwegian sailors in St Olaf’s cemetery, a lunchtime concert in St Magnus Cathedral followed by a colourful ‘Tog’ or parade through the street. The day ends with a dinner dance.
orkneycommunities/onfa
18-May-2012
Burgar Hill Hide
The star of the show here is the breeding red-throated diver (a real Orkneyspeciality). Also viewable: a variety of other wildfowl including breedingwigeon as well as breeding waders and the occasional hunting skua or raptor. Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm. Meet: Burgar Hill Hide off the A966, north of Evie, follow the sign posts to hide which over looks Lowrie’s Water, Birsay (HY345257).
18-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Battleship (12a) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
19-May-2012
Colliness, Sanday
See if you can spot the well-camouflaged Dunters (Eiders) nesting among tussocks and in the highwater seaweed ribbon.
Meet at 2.30pm at Nearhouse
For more info, ring Rod on (01857)-600341
19-May-2012
Wild Hoy Walks
Use your senses to explore the amazing wild landscape of Hoy. Join theWarden to learn more about the wildlife and history of the reserve. Familyfriendly and suitable for Nature Detectives. Duration: 2-3 hours. Bring: Packed lunch and binoculars. Meet: Moaness Pier 10.00am.
Cost: £4 adults; £2 children (under-16); infants (under-5) and RSPB members free. N.B. Extra cost for local bus transport of approx £2. Booking essential: Lee Shields on 01856 791298.
19-May-2012
Knit n Natter Group
For Arts Sake Gallery, Bridge Street
10.30-12.30 £2 to include a cuppa. Everyone welcome
19-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Mirror Mirror (PG) 1pm
Battleship (12a) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
19-May-2012
Orkney Traditional Music Project
Lunchtime Concert
St Magnus Cathedral
1pm to 2pm
20-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Mirror Mirror (PG) 3pm
Battleship (12a) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
21-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Battleship (12a)11am 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
22-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Contraband (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
23-May-2012
Birsay Moor Stroll
Join the RSPB Warden on an early walk across the moorland. See a variety of moorland species including great & arctic skua, hen harrier, curlew and possibly short eared owl. RSPB members free, non-members £4/£2. Bookings must be madein advance by calling the RSPB office on 850176. 9am Meet Birsay moors viewpoint off B9057 (HY348245).
23-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Contraband (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
24-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Contraband (15) 6.30pm
Phoenix Fringe: Coriolanus (2012) (15) 8.45pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
25-May-2012
The Loons Hide
Wildfowl and waders. Singing sedge warbler, reed bunting and the oddscream from the elusive water rail. Hunting hen harrier and short-eared owlsare a possibility. Target species: black-tailed godwit and pintail. Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Meet: The Loons Hide off the B-class road between Twatt & Marwick (HY247243).
25-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
American Pie: Reunion (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
26-May-2012
Orkney Farmers Market
Local food produce and crafts
10am - 2pm
Masonic Hall, Kirkwall
26-May-2012
Orkney Traditional Music Project
Lunchtime Concert
St Magnus Cathedral
12pm to 1pm
26-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Mirror Mirror (PG) 1pm
American Pie: Reunion (15) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
27-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
Mirror Mirror (PG) 3pm
American Pie: Reunion (15) 6pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
28-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
American Pie: Reunion (15) 11am 7.30pm
28-May-2012
Old Time, Country & Ceilidh Dancing
St Magnus Centre Palace Road Kirkwall 8pm to 10.30pm.
Everyone's welcome to come and join in the dancing or listen to the live music. All welcome. Admission £2/50p ch
(children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult)
29-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Cabin In The Woods (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
30-May-2012
Hobbister Coastal Walk
Join the RSPB Warden on a walk across the moorland and along the Scapa coast. See displaying curlews,stonechats, fulmars and possibly short-eared owls and hen harriers. Time: 9.30am. Meet: Hobbister Car Park off the A964 (HY395069).
30-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Cabin In The Woods (15) 7.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
31-May-2012
- 3-Jun-2012
Orkney Folk Festival
Now in its 30th year, the Orkney Folk Festival has gained a reputation for being one of the friendliest and most unforgettable visitor experiences in the folk festival calendar. With visiting artists from around the globe and a healthy sprinkling of local musicians fillings venues with live music. The festival includes ceilidhs, stomps, festival clubs, workshops and informal sessions. Based in its spiritual home of Stromness, events are also held in Kirkwall, some Mainland parishes and Outer Islands.
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31-May-2012
The New Phoenix Cinema
The Cabin In The Woods (15) 6.30pm
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
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