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County or areaOrkney Islands
Postcode districtKW16
Telephone code01856
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 32 min3:59 am – 10:30 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 10 min9:06 am – 3:16 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,960 residentsin the Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness census areaMedian age 51.81,482 households69% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright20% social rented, 10% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 1,523 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: health and social work 13%, retail and wholesale 11%, farming, forestry and fishing 9%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 50% go by car, 3% take public transport, 13% walk or cycle51% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages36% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month February: highs 7°C, lows 2°C1,125 mm of rain a year, 27 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November25 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 7°CFMarch: 3 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 10°CAMay: 6 to 13°CMJune: 8 to 15°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 7 to 12°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 landmarksSkaill Househistoric site · under a mileSkara Brae Prehistoric Villagehistoric site · under a mileLoch of Skailllake · under a mileBay of Skaillbay · under a mileLoch of Clumlylake · 1.8 miSand Fioldhill · under a mileKier Fioldhill · under a mileRow Headheadland · 1.0 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesMarket Greenpark · 3.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes4 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 9 Feb 197347 mi away, Fair IsleMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202140 mi away, Melvich, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.9 · PM2.5 3.4 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband25% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband94% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.6% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,702 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation11 m36 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 61 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryNorsepharm3.7 miPharmacyNorsepharm LTD3.7 miDentistOrkney Dental6.0 miPolice stationKirkwall Police Station14 miCash machineAsda (C) Dounby PFS, A986 Dounby3.7 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI16 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ134 miBus stationTravel CentreStromness6.0 miFerryStromness Orkney Ferry Terminal6.0 miBus stops9 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW16 postcode district.


9 Pubs in Skaill KW16 in 2 categories

 

 

20 Restaurants in Skaill KW16 in 5 categories

 

 

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10 Takeaways in Skaill KW16 in 4 categories

 

 

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10 Home improvement in Skaill KW16 in 4 categories

 

 

48 Health and beauty in Skaill KW16 in 12 categories

 

 

34 Attractions in Skaill KW16 in 9 categories

 

 

14 Property services in Skaill KW16 in 5 categories

 

 

15 Education in Skaill KW16 in 8 categories

 

 

5 Business services in Skaill KW16 in 3 categories

 

 

1 Leisure in Skaill KW16 in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Skaill KW16

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    14 miles away

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

 

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  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    14 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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  • Kirkwall Post Office - Kirkwall

    15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AA

    13.9 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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  • Willow Takeaway - Kirkwall

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Willow Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NJ

    14.3 miles away

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

 

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