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Opening times and prices

Rennibister Earth House is free to visit and is open year-round.

How to get here

About 4.5m WNW of Kirkwall on the A965. It is located in the grounds of Rennibister Farm.

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Address

Near Kirkwall
mainland Orkney

National Grid reference:

HY 397 127

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