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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 code01856
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 32 min3:57 am – 10:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 10 min9:04 am – 3:14 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,156 residentsin the Isles census areaMedian age 54.92,080 households76% of homes owner-occupied59% owned outright11% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.3% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 1,987 in work, 32% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 21%, health and social work 12%, education 9%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 45% go by car, 2% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle52% 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 higher21% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, Scots 1%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month August: average 13°CColdest month February: average 5°C1,055 mm of rain a year, 23 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November12 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 5 to 5°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: 13 to 13°CASeptember: 12 to 12°CSOctober: 10 to 10°CONovember: 7 to 7°CNDecember: 5 to 5°CD15°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid
Nearby landmarksBurroughston Brochhistoric site · under a mileLoch of Sandsidelake · under a mileNoust of Errabybeach · 1.1 miCastle Bloodycastle · 2.3 miLairo Waterlake · 1.4 miBay of Lintonbay · 1.0 miInnskerbay · 1.1 miBlack Craigcliffs · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Earthquakes4 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 2 Mar 201248 mi away, Fair Isle, ShetlandMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 2 Mar 201248 mi away, Fair Isle, ShetlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.0 · PM2.5 3.2 · PM10 5.2 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 broadband57% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)8.4% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,627 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation43 m141 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 50 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryIslands View Surgery7.5 miPharmacyBoots The Chemists LTD7.5 miDentistDaisybank Clinic7.2 miPolice stationKirkwall Police Station7.6 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportKirkwall Airport KOI8.0 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ131 miBus stationTravel CentreKirkwall7.6 miFerryShapinsay Orkney Ferry TerminalBalfour3.9 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

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


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12 Restaurants in Edmonstone in 3 categories

 

 

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8 Home improvement in Edmonstone in 4 categories

 

 

25 Health and beauty in Edmonstone in 5 categories

 

 

18 Attractions in Edmonstone in 9 categories

 

 

13 Property services in Edmonstone in 6 categories

 

 

10 Education in Edmonstone in 5 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Edmonstone in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Edmonstone

  • West End Hotel - Kirkwall

    Bar

    14 Main Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1BU

    7.8 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

    7.8 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

    7.5 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

    7.4 miles away

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

 

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