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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW15 postcode district.

County or areaOrkney Islands
Postcode districtKW15
Telephone code01856
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 30 min3:58 am – 10:28 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 11 min9:04 am – 3:15 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,337 residentsin the East Mainland census areaMedian age 44.01,852 households78% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright13% social rented, 7% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.5% unemployment rate69% of adults are economically active, 2,339 in work, 23% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 11%, construction 11%Getting to work: 27% work from home, 62% go by car, 7% walk or cycle72% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages32% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 11% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, Scots 1%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: average 14°CColdest month January: average 4°C1,049 mm of rain a year, 28 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January26 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 4 to 4°CJFebruary: 5 to 5°CFMarch: 5 to 5°CMApril: 7 to 7°CAMay: 9 to 9°CMJune: 11 to 11°CJJuly: 13 to 13°CJAugust: 14 to 14°CASeptember: 12 to 12°CSOctober: 9 to 9°CONovember: 7 to 7°CNDecember: 5 to 5°CD15°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid
Nearby landmarksSand of Gilliesbeach · under a mileBay of Berstanebay · under a mileSand of Widefordbeach · 1.2 miBay of Weylandbay · 1.0 miLoch of Carnesslake · 1.8 miHead of Hollandheadland · 1.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesPapdale East Parkpark · under a mile · 3 haBrandyquoy Parkpark · under a mileBignold Parkplaying field · under a mile · 5 haOrkney Golf Clubgolf course · 1.8 mi · 29 haKeeliquoy Allotmentsallotments · 1.0 miThe Pickaquoy Centresports ground · 1.5 mi · 13 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes5 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 9 Feb 197339 mi away, Fair IsleMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 2 Jul 202146 mi away, Melvich, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.8 · PM2.5 3.7 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband38% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband86% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.5% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,077 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation51 m167 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 74 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgerySkerryvore Practice4 surgeries within 2 miles1.3 miPharmacyBoots The Chemists LTD3 pharmacies within 2 miles1.0 miDentistDaisybank Clinicunder a mileSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools2 primary, 1 secondarySecondaryKirkwall Grammar Schoolunder a milePrimaryPapdale Primary Schoolunder a milePrimaryGlaitness School1.4 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI1.8 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ126 miBus stationTravel CentreKirkwall1.1 miFerryKirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal1.1 miBus stops50 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the KW15 postcode district.


Pubs

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29 Restaurants in Berstane in 4 categories

 

 

Banks

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Hotels

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24 Shops in Berstane in 5 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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15 Takeaways in Berstane in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

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11 Home improvement in Berstane in 4 categories

 

 

23 Attractions in Berstane in 7 categories

 

 

33 Health and beauty in Berstane in 5 categories

 

 

15 Property services in Berstane in 5 categories

 

 

12 Education in Berstane in 5 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Berstane

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    1.1 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

    Royal Hotel, Stromness, KW16 3PG

    15.8 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 Berstane

  • Zio Francos' - Kirkwall

    Italian Restaurant

    65A Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DQ

    1.1 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

    1.1 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

    0.7 miles away

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

 

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