The Orkney Hotel originally dates back to 1670 when local merchant John Richan built it as a family home. John's family made their fortune from a long history of sea life, land ownership and litstering (dyeing). John's uncle, Robert Richan, introduced John into the litster business, which became quite a successful enterprise. In addition to his status as merchant burgess of Kirkwall, John also served on the Session Court until his early death in 1679 at the age of 35. His sons continued the litster business, however, the family home was eventually sold as became an inn sometime in the 19th Century.
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Sleep peacefully after a day in the fresh Orkney air, followed by a superb meal in our Garden View Restaurant or bar supper in the newly refurbished Royal Cask Whisky Gin Bar. We offer 30 elegant and comfortable en-suite rooms. Superior and Deluxe rooms offer indulgent touches ranging from Jacuzzi baths to four-poster King beds.
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Superb local produce includes daily harvested seafood, Aberdeen Angus beef, Orkney lamb and Orkney cheese & ice cream. View our list of local suppliers. Choose from over 1,000 whiskies for an after-dinner dram for an after-dinner dram in the quiet St. Magnus lounge just outside of the restaurant or our refurbished Royal Cask Whisky Gin Bar located on the ground floor.
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Our Royal Cask Whisky Gin Bar features over 1,000 whiskies, 160 gins and a wide selection of wine and local draught ales. We are open on a walk-in basis from 5pm daily. Visitors can choose from local distilleries such as the full range of Highland Park Age Expressions including Highland Park 50 and an extensive Scapa range including the 23 Year Old Cask and 25 Year Old Limited Edition.
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