Signs of Spring : Happy Valley

Happy Valley is located off the Bigswell Road in the parish of Stenness and comprises the Grade C(s) listed single-storey house named Bankburn and an area of garden which has been created along the Burn of Russadale, as well as four enclosed fields. Altogether, the property extends to 2.88 hectares…During 2017, recognising the special nature…

theorkneynews

March 15, 2026

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Happy Valley is located off the Bigswell Road in the parish of Stenness and comprises the Grade C(s) listed single-storey house named Bankburn and an area of garden which has been created along the Burn of Russadale, as well as four enclosed fields. Altogether, the property extends to 2.88 hectares…During 2017, recognising the special nature of Happy Valley and its place at the heart of the local community, the Council designated it as a Local Nature Reserve. Orkney Islands Council.