Greenwall, North Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17
Key Features
- ISLAND BUILDING PLOT WITH SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS
- 2 OUTBUILDINGS AND A SUPPLY OF BUILDING STONE FROM THE ORIGINAL CROFT
- PLANS AVAILABLE FOR 3-4 ARCHITECT DESIGNED HOME
- FOUNDATIONS AND DRAINAGE COMPLETED
- OIC PLANNING REFERENCE 11/166/PP
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Description
Welcome to Greenwall, a beautifully positioned building plot on the peaceful island of North Ronaldsay. The plot is situated close to the shore and benefits from a spectacular sea view with the lighthouse visible to the North. There are 2 outbuildings and a supply of building stone from the original croft.
North Ronaldsay is the northernmost island in the Orkney archipelago and offers a truly unique and peaceful island lifestyle. Renowned for its dramatic coastline, unspoilt natural beauty and strong sense of community, the island provides a rare opportunity to enjoy life at a gentler pace, surrounded by sea and sky.
The island is perhaps best known for its distinctive seaweed-eating sheep, which are found nowhere else in the world, and for the recently restored Lighthouse, one of Britain’s earliest. North Ronaldsay is also noted for its migrating birds and Bird Observatory. The site overlooks Brides Ness, a prominent bird habitat and the round window in the planned house looks out towards it. The coastline stretches for approximately 11 miles and is encircled by a historic dry-stone sheep dyke, adding to the island’s remarkable character.
Despite its tranquil setting, North Ronaldsay offers essential local amenities including a community shop, primary school, airstrip with regular flights to Kirkwall, ferry connections from Kirkwall, a post office, heritage centre and active community groups. The island has a vibrant and welcoming population, with regular social events and a strong tradition of volunteering and island enterprise.
North Ronaldsay provides an exceptional setting for wildlife with seals and seabirds in close proximity. Orcas and a walrus have been sighted. It is ideal for those walking or simply seeking space and solitude in its wild open landscapes, sandy beaches and panoramic sea views.
Planning permission was obtained for a 3-4 bedroom new house designed by Peter Finnigan Architects. Construction of the foundations, slab and water tank for fire, together with drainage has been completed. Although the building warrant has expired, the planning permission remains valid due to the construction work done so far .
For more information on the planning permission for this plot, please visit and use the reference - 11/166/PP
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: New drainage system and new Septic Tank
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Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-02-17
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
8 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- North Ronaldsay Primary School0.8 miles
- Pupils
- 5
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School9.3 miles
- Pupils
- 29
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Papa Westray Community School17 miles
- Pupils
- 7
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School18 miles
- Pupils
- 21
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Eday Primary School18 miles
- Pupils
- 10
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Sanday Community School9.3 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School18 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School20 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School32 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy41 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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