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About Onziebust

Flooded corner of field, RSPB Onziebust reserve, Egilsay, Orkney

Image: Andy Hay

Come during the spring and summer and you will see a wonderfully exuberant display of summer flowers and possibly the rare great yellow bumblebee. Marshland wading birds nest here in the summer, while in the autumn greylag geese and a variety of ducks stop off at Onziebust's two tranquil lochs.

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

Information for dog owners

You can walk with your dog on any land in Scotland. Dogs are allowed on the reserve but to be kept under control by their owners. We encourage responsible dog walking, and ask you to keep your dog close to you, preferably on a lead, especially between 1 April and 30 June, the season many birds nest on the ground.

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Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 59.155740,-2.931577
  • Grid reference: HY468302
  • Nearest town: Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney
  • County: Orkney
  • Country: Scotland

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Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.

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