2 traditional croft houses in a scenic area near a nature reserve and by sandy beaches. Both cottages enjoy a wonderful long-distance views. Abundant wildlife including seals near by.

Both cottages are situated within a group of traditional vernacular stone buildings, and are part of the original croft holding of West Linksness. Care has been taken to use traditional materials and skills in the construction and renovation of the buildings and the cottages received an award from Orkney Heritage Society in memory of the late Laura Grimond for excellence in design and construction.

The croft land is still worked and stocked with pure bred Shetland sheep and a few distinctive spotty Jacob sheep.

Hoy is one of seventy islands which make up the archipelago of the Orkney Islands. Hoy from the norse 'Haey' meaning high is the second largest island in the group. Unlike the other islands Hoy is distinctive in being mountainous. The scenery is spectacular, formed by shifting glaciars and the activity of a long extinct volcano. The famous rock stack 'The Old Man of Hoy' juts out of the sea to the south of the island and is a popular destination for walkers and rock climbers. St John's Head is reputed to be the highest shear cliff face in the UK.

Much of the north end of the island is owned by the RSPB and there is a large and varied bird population including Arctic Skuas or 'bonxies' as they are locally known. The island is a natural habitat for many birds and mammals including Arctic Hares, otters and seals. Rare and beautiful wild flowers and grasses can be seen growing on the island. As a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Hoy is protected for its environmental importance. It also falls within the National Scenic Area and has the European designation of Specially Protected Area.