Southtown, Orkney Islands

Southtown provides access to Orkney's southern islands via ferry connections from Caithness. The village sits near the Churchill Barriers, those wartime causeways linking South Ronaldsay to the main island network. Local routes serve nearby communities like Saint Margaret's Hope and Burray Village, whilst the A961 heads north toward Kirkwall. The Pentland Firth's powerful tidal races create dramatic standing waves visible from the shoreline.