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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW17 postcode district.

County or areaOrkney Islands
Postcode districtKW17
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 29 min3:59 am – 10:28 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 12 min9:04 am – 3:16 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,216 residentsin the West Mainland census areaMedian age 52.01,919 households79% of homes owner-occupied54% owned outright11% social rented, 7% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.7% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 2,231 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, farming, forestry and fishing 10%, construction 10%Getting to work: 29% work from home, 63% go by car, 2% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages34% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 10% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 16°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 2°C1,150 mm of rain a year, 30 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November25 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 6°CJFebruary: 2 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 10°CAMay: 6 to 12°CMJune: 8 to 14°CJJuly: 10 to 16°CJAugust: 10 to 16°CASeptember: 9 to 14°CSOctober: 7 to 11°CONovember: 4 to 9°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksWaulkmill Baybay · under a mileCrookheadland · under a mileLoch of Kirbisterlake · 1.5 miStarabircliffs · under a mileHobbister Hillhill · under a mileMoo Cliffcliffs · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesBrandyquoy Parkpark · 4.5 miPapdale East Parkpark · 4.9 mi · 3 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace





Pubs

Pubs in Hobbister

 

 

12 Restaurants in Hobbister in 4 categories

 

 

Banks

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Hotels

Hotels in Hobbister

 

 

24 Shops in Hobbister in 2 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Hobbister

 

 

10 Takeaways in Hobbister in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Hobbister

 

 

10 Home improvement in Hobbister in 4 categories

 

 

25 Attractions in Hobbister in 7 categories

 

 

34 Health and beauty in Hobbister in 5 categories

 

 

15 Property services in Hobbister in 5 categories

 

 

11 Education in Hobbister in 5 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Hobbister

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    4.4 miles away

    5 star reviewWe were welcomed by Robert and led into the restaurant which was welcoming, clean and had a nice atmosphere. We ...

  • Royal Hotel - Stromness

    Stromness, KW16 3PG

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewstayed 3 nights 14.15.16.8/11 comfortable room fantastic breakfast and staff very friendly and welcoming only fault which was no alarm ...

 

Top restaurants in Hobbister

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    4.4 miles away

    4 star reviewLovely ambience, friendly owner and staff and coffee with cupcakes to 'die' for. A very varied yummy menu and reasonably ...

 

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Top shops in Hobbister

  • Kirkwall Post Office - Kirkwall

    15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AA

    4.6 miles away

    5 star reviewi was in on monday morning the 2nd of july to get euros changed into sterling well i have to ...

 

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Top takeaways in Hobbister

  • Willow Takeaway - Kirkwall

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NJ

    4.8 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat food, friendly efficient staff, But a very busy little place!

 

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