Hillswick

Travel Guide

Time. There is no time. I stand still on the pebbled shore, The breeze in my face, in my hair, in my ears. (It whispers to me) There is no time. Only the crystal water that licks the stones at my feet. A boat purrs in the distance, the birds Dive for their dinner, ripples spread and disperse, Like memories of time. There is no time. Only shells and stone and silky glass, Pummelled by an unseen hand, Never seen, but always there, Shaping and changing, Time and tide. Time. There is no time.
Time. There is no time. I stand still on the pebbled shore, The breeze in my face, in my hair, in my ears. (It whispers to me) There is no time. Only the crystal water that licks the stones at my feet. A boat purrs in the distance, the birds Dive for their dinner, ripples spread and disperse, Like memories of time. There is no time. Only shells and stone and silky glass, Pummelled by an unseen hand, Never seen, but always there, Shaping and changing, Time and tide. Time. There is no time.
View from the hill behind the St. Magnus Bay Hotel in Hillswick
The Drongs This is an amazing rock formation, as seen from Gordi Stack.
Marsh marigolds Looking across a marshy area towards Hillswick. The marsh marigolds currently in flower will be succeeded by the yellow flags behind them, not yet in bud.
St Magnus Bay Hotel

St Magnus Bay Hotel

2.5 out of 5
A970 Hillswick Scotland
The price is €157 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
€157
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hillswick. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk and Tangwick Haa Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
We were on a 3-week tour of Highlands & Islands. Owners Andrea and Paul were stupendous hosts! So kind and helpful! Food, especially dinner, was first class! We learned much about the history and where to visit. Irving, the waiter, was charming. We strongly recommend.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

St Magnus Bay Hotel
Brae Hotel

Brae Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Brae Hotel Brae Scotland
The price is €163 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
€163
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brae. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
Perfect location and accommodation. Staff unbelievably friendly, caring, and attentive. Have not had such good service in a long time!

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Brae Hotel
Busta House Hotel

Busta House Hotel

3 out of 5
Busta House hotel Busta Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Busta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Always a friendly welcome and service at Busta. Very thoughtful to make sure I had a quiet room as the hotel was busy with Christmas parties and I was travelling for work.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Busta House Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Solheim Self Catering, a 3 bedroom bungalow with spectacular views

Solheim Self Catering, a 3 bedroom bungalow with spectacular views

2 out of 5
Whiteness Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Whiteness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bonhoga Gallery and Reawick beach are located ...
Solheim Self Catering, a 3 bedroom bungalow with spectacular views
Calloo, Shetland Islands

Calloo, Shetland Islands

2 out of 5
Wadbister Scotland
Calloo, Shetland Islands
Spectacular seven bed all en-suite house in Voe, Shetland.

Spectacular seven bed all en-suite house in Voe, Shetland.

Voe, near Shetland
Stay at this cottage in Shetland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Popular attraction Vall Ayre is located nearby.
Spectacular seven bed all en-suite house in Voe, Shetland.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hillswick

4.8
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

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To stay a few days and really hike the area would be ideal. Winter would be great - hike knowing there is a retreat at the end