The Islander, Eday, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17
- Land size
- 7 acres
Key Features
- Traditional island home in a peaceful Eday setting
- Approximately seven acres of adjoining croft land
- Dwellinghouse has been decrofted
- Two substantial outbuildings offering excellent storage and future potential
- Ideal for cultivation, livestock or smallholding use, subject to crofting requirements
- Spectacular island scenery, wildlife and coastal surroundings
- Ferry and inter-island air connections with Kirkwall
- Bid now! To avoid missing out
Description
Your Own Island Home - A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Scotland
Imagine waking each morning to sweeping coastal views, fresh sea air and the tranquillity of island life in Orkney.
This charming traditional home is offered together with approximately seven acres of adjoining croft land, presenting a rare opportunity to embrace an authentic Scottish island lifestyle.
Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful family home, a self-sufficient smallholding, or the ultimate island retreat, this unique property provides the perfect canvas.
The adjoining croft land (7 acres approx) offers endless possibilities-from hobby farming and keeping livestock to growing your own produce or simply enjoying the space and freedom that only island living can provide (subject to crofting legislation where applicable).
Surrounded by spectacular coastline, dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, you'll enjoy a slower pace of life without compromising on the sense of adventure that Scotland's islands are renowned for. Spend your days exploring pristine beaches, coastal walks and rugged scenery, all just moments from your doorstep.
Properties of this nature rarely become available. Combining a characterful island home with generous acreage, this is an opportunity to create the lifestyle you've always imagined-a place to reconnect with nature, embrace self-sufficiency and enjoy the timeless beauty of Scotland's islands.
Your island escape awaits.
Eday is one of Orkney's hidden gems-a peaceful island where life moves at a gentler pace. Home to a welcoming community of around 130 residents, the island offers a unique blend of tranquillity, stunning natural beauty and rich history.
Surrounded by dramatic coastline, unspoilt beaches and abundant wildlife, Eday is a paradise for walkers, birdwatchers, anglers and anyone looking to reconnect with nature. The island is renowned for its archaeological heritage, spectacular sea views and dark skies, making it an exceptional place to live or escape to.
Despite its peaceful setting, Eday is well connected, with regular ferry services linking the island to Mainland Orkney and Kirkwall, where you'll find a full range of shops, supermarkets, healthcare facilities and transport connections.
Whether you're looking for a permanent move, a holiday retreat or simply a place to slow down and enjoy a different way of life, Eday offers a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly rare.
The dwellinghouse has been de-crofted, allowing private residential ownership, whilst the adjoining land remains croft land, preserving its connection to Scotland's rich crofting heritage. The croft provides exciting opportunities for those wishing to enjoy a smallholding lifestyle, keep livestock, grow produce or simply enjoy additional outdoor space, subject to the relevant crofting legislation.
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The dwellinghouse has been de-crofted but that the adjoining land remains registered croft land and is subject to Scottish crofting legislation.
Both tenant and owner-occupier crofters may be subject to statutory duties, including residency, cultivation and maintenance requirements. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves regarding the precise status of the land, the interest being transferred, their ability to comply with crofting duties and any consents or notifications required.
No representation is made that the croft land can be decrofted or developed. Any future use, development or decrofting application will be subject to the relevant legislation, permissions and decisions of the appropriate authorities.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 4 Islands listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 85% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Eday Primary School3.6 miles
- Pupils
- 10
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School6.6 miles
- Pupils
- 29
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School8.3 miles
- Pupils
- 21
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Rousay Primary School8.9 miles
- Pupils
- 13
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Papa Westray Community School10 miles
- Pupils
- 7
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Sanday Community School6.6 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School8.3 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School11 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School18 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy25 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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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- 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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