Services on the island of Rousay

Although it is an island, Rousay has all the necessities you would require for carrying out day-to-day activities. 

Have a look at them below. 

For further details, contact Visit Rousay.

Information - Updated 14.04.2025

B&B/Inn


Telephone:
01856 700 106
Email:
thetaversoe@gmail.com

OPEN - 2025
Please check their website for details.

Camping/Hostel

Trumland Farm

Telephone:
01856 821 252

Email:
trumland@btopenworld.com

OPEN - 2025

Self-catering


Telephone:
07379 372 169

Email:
langstaneselfcatering@gmail.com

OPEN - 2025

Self-catering

Trumland Farm

Telephone:
01856 821 252

Email:
trumland@btopenworld.com

OPEN- 2025 

Post-office

Rousay Post Office

Telephone:
01856 821 352

2024 Hours:
Monday & Tuesday
9.00-10.30am.
   Wednesday
2.00-3.00pm.
Thursday
9.00-10.30am.
Friday
2.00-3.00pm.
Saturday
9.00-10.30am.


Transport

Public Bus

Telephone:
01856 821 360

Currently Closed

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RAFT Services

Telephone:
01856 821 360

Email:
richard@aroundrousay.co.uk

Currently Closed

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Telephone:
07788414254

Email: rousaytours@gmail.com

OPEN  2025

Attractions

RSPB Trumland

Telephone:
01856 821 395

Email:
orkney@rspb.org.uk

Walks Accessible

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Trumland House Gardens

Telephone:
01856 821 322

Email:
info@trumlandhouse.org

Unfortunately, due to ongoing works and delays Gardens
will not be opening during 2025
(or until further notice)
We'll keep you updated.


Eating Out

 The Crafthub


Telephone:

01856 821 359


Email:

crafthub@btconnect.com


Pop Up Cafe and Events.

Please click above for further information on Facebook.


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The Taversoe


Telephone:

01856 700 106


Email:

thetaversoe@gmail.com


OPEN - 2025

Please check their website for details.


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Shore-T's

Self-service snacks and drinks available.

Honesty box.

Situated close to the Rousay Pier


OPEN - 2025

Information 

At the Pier

Rousay Heritage Centre

OPEN - 2025

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Pier Waiting Room
& Public Toilets

OPEN - 2025
Around Rousay
(information website)
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Discover Rousay
(information website)

Bike Hire

Trumland Farm

Telephone:
01856 821 252

Email:
trumland@btopenworld.com

OPEN - 2025

Leisure

Rousay Healthy Living Centre

Telephone:
01856 821 443

Email: rousay.hlc@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

OPEN - 2025
Supervised Sessions:
Monday 7-9pm,
Tuesday 7-9pm,
Thursday 6-9pm,
Saturday 4-5pm.
Shop
Rousay Shop

Telephone:
01856 821 365

Limited Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2-5pm.
Sunday 2-4pm.

Please wear a face mask and follow  signage regarding customer entry and social distancing

Islands View Surgery, Rousay


01856 821 265

Surgery Times

Monday 09:00 - 13:00

Tuesday 13:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00

Thursday 13:00 - 17:00

Friday 09:00 - 13:00

 

To speak to the Rousay Nurse Practitioner call the Balfour Hospital on 01856 888 000. Ask to page the Rousay Nurse Practitioner.


For non -emergency, but urgent, medical care and advice when your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed please call 111 (NHS 24).


If someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk: 999 or 112.



Emergency Services

Phone Numbers

For information regarding the history of Rousay, visit the respective page.
Should you have any queries they can be resolved them today
by contacting our volunteers through the contact form below.