The Ferry Inn

08/08/2026

Hooray, staffed up again and the van at The Ferry open for lunch - sit out or take inside - Wednesday through Sunday. Covered tables for casual harbourside dining, or grab and go - come and give us a try.

13/07/2026

Anyone from OAFA fancy picking up this bag of strip. Been in the outside store at Ferry Inn for weeks. Thanks.

25/06/2026

After a wee bit of a disappointment over the footy into the small hours, had to find a happier job tonight….taking stock, refreshing selection and developing coaching notes for a new Scapa team for The Ferry….time to rest a few old faces and introduce others. Come by and see how they play out….

07/06/2026

Not quite a year on from the purchase of the former NHS Orkney office block in Kirkwall and Garden House Rooms are open for business. Many thanks due to many folk, but more on that soon. For now see www.gardenhouseorkney.com for good value, self-check-in, room-only accommodation (22 ensuite rooms) with comfy beds, hot powerful showers, decent wifi, smart TVs and free on-site parking for residents. Plenty of space available this summer. Book online, drop us a note with any queries or share with friends, contacts and connections that might need a room over the coming weeks and months. We hope to provide a sensible option for folk needing a good bed/base in the town but not necessarily needing full bar or restaurant services...of which there are already many providers and who we will be signposting from Garden House.

26/05/2026

Hey folks, anyone out there interested in full or part-time kitchen work at the Ferry Inn please get in touch, we are still recruiting for this season through to October and have CDP and Commis roles available. We have accommodation if required for anyone looking to move here for the season but would be delighted to hear from local folk - maybe chefs already working that fancy a change or extra hours or good home cooks that would like to try commercial kitchen work. Good terms, great team in a busy but fun kitchen. Please get in touch or share.

24/05/2026

22/05/2026

Found at the Ferry Inn. Name on card Mr T Course

20/05/2026

Essential preparations for the Orkney Folk Festival well underway. Over 3000 pints ready for dispense including plenty local gear - Orkney Gold, Dark Island, Red MacGregor, Cliff Edge, Island Life, Muckle , Ola, Scapa Special, Orkney Session, and not forgetting Lumi alcohol free Orkney pale ale. And there’s the black stuff of course, T, Belhaven Best and Strongbow to top up the offering. The cellarman is needing a pint now. Beers and Cheers.

20/05/2026

Hi folks, we're hiring a Head Housekeeper for Garden House in Kirkwall. Please get in touch if you're interested or share with anyone who might be, details below:

Vacancy for a responsible and motivated individual to lead the housekeeping and laundry year round at the new 22-room Garden House accommodation facility in Kirkwall. Some flexibility on days, start and finish times. Hours and pay negotiable. Opportunity to be in from the start and help develop a great new accommodation offering.

Permanent role. Part-time and seasonal vacancies also available.

To apply or find out more, please contact Karen at: [email protected] or 07801 541793

www.gardenhouseorkney.com

09/05/2026

Orkney Brewery’s Northern Light on the hand pump tonight alongside Scapa Special from Swannay, also Gold, Lumi, Dark Island, Burn the Boats and Ola Lager from the keg. Two more hand pumps being added to the bar this week to add to the local cask range. Delighted to continue to encourage folk to drink local!