Hillswick Travel Guide

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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.
Photo by Rob Burke (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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.
Photo by Lis Burke (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
St Magnus Bay Hotel

St Magnus Bay Hotel

2.5 out of 5
A970 Hillswick Scotland
The price is ₹14,086 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
₹14,086
₹16,903 total
12 Feb - 13 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 ₹13,345 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
₹13,345
₹16,015 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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

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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,378 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

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Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,112 reviews)
The hotel is was located in a perfect location. The staff was awesome and helped me with recommendations for places to see and food.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
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PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (536 reviews)
Enjoyed this stay of 6 nights. Comfortable suite, convenient location, courteous and helpful staff. Loved the tea and coffee station as complementry. Would visit again. I highly recommend this property.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

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Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk

You can take time to visit Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk during your travels to Hillswick. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk

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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