We were booked for one night here with our motorhome but with Storm Ashley about to hit we wanted to book the night before as well. When we arrived, it was out of hours for the warden being there but we were signposted to the very helpful staff at the Leisure Centre next door who quickly got us sorted on on our pitch. The site is well laid out and the facilities are excellent - the individual shower/toilet cubicles; the cooking/washing up facilities - and toilet/grey water disposal. It's also a very short walk into Kirkwall for supermarkets, pubs and takeaways....Read less.

Site is in an excellent location to explore Orkney and in the evening Kirkwall.

The amenities were clean and in good order. On arrival we were booked in and all relevant information was given by a friendly and professional lady....Read less.

Excellent site. Very well managed with super facilities.

Kitchen area and showers, toilets immaculate. 5 mins from ferry from Lerwick and to Aberdeen.

Swimming pool and cafe etc beside site and a 15 minute walk to central Kirkwall, Cathedral and museum....Read less.

The staff are great and the place is clean and tidy with good facilities, the shower rooms are freezing (windows left open for ventilation) but that is balenced out by the showers being boiling.

The internet is useless if more than one person is using it, but the mobile signal is great so most people would be fine anyway.

The microwave in the kitchen is great for quick easy food, although a second would be nice for busy mealtimes. There are plenty of sinks for washing up.

Overall it is definitely the best campsite on Orkney and the price is good compared to down south....Read less.

This is a well laid out site with good hard standing and importantly for Orkney, good drainage when wet. The grey water and toilet disposal points are at the entrance with parking. The shower rooms with basin and toilet were excellent but chilly as windows have to be left open for ventilation. There is a lounge area especially handy for the campers. Not many water points but we were luckily in reach of one on pitch 12. Really good power supply that never tripped out. Within walking distance of the supermarkets and the town and good dog walking just across the road. If the toilet block was warmer would have been 5*. Swimming pool adjacent with a good cafe and breakfasts....Read less.

The pod was more than just a pod. After a long ferry the site was a 40 minute stroll from the North link ferry. The site info and codes sent before hand was perfect. Pod beds, warmth, dehumidifier etc was stunning. Thankfully no television. WiFi was mostly good. Onsite individual showers and facilities were perfect and only a 10 minute stroll to the town centre. I use pods regularly on long walks and cycles, This was the best. Can't wait to return and I will. Jamie from Ayr...Read less.

Everything is automated with little if any interaction with staff. We were happy to have a pitch close to the entrance and facilities. But that did mean we were asked for info (eg entry code) on several occasions. Someone even knocked on my van door when I was napping. Not everyone reads their booking confirmation in depth - so they didn’t know there was a code or that pitch numbers were listed outside the office. When I did see a member of staff in the office, they did not attempt to greet anyone, just looked at their computer. The facilities themselves were very good (apart from the charge for hairdryer use, seems a bit petty). Would have appreciated info about the immediate locality eg are there any pubs/restaurants in walking distance...Read less.

What a let down this place is. Within minutes didnt feel safe, nearly turned round and found somewhere else to stay. It looked like a travellers site. Pitches too small, grass verges chewed up. Groups of people walking over our pitch on the way to the leisure centre. Toilets and showers disgusting. Guaranteed never to return. Would rather park up next to the M6 motorway than stay at this dump. The worst site we have ever stayed at, and we have travelled extensively....Read less.

Our fourth visit to Picky. A Great place to base yourself to explore and discover the delights of the whole of Orkney. Adds extra comfort and excellent facilities in addition to the caravan, making your stay the perfect holiday. We really enjoyed our stay, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Look forward to seeing you all again soon...Read less.

On booking the campsite, I booked a tent pitch with a hard standing due to the wet forecast. Whilst on the ferry I received an email asking if I had a car. I said no, a motorcycle. On arrival I was informed I couldn’t have the pitch for reasons not explained. I was directed to the camping field which as you can imaging over the duration of my stay became wetter and slippier. Which whilst being a motorcycle rider and not a car driver made parking by my tent quite dangerous. No reason was given as to why I couldn’t use a hard standing pitch, and as 75% were not being used I found quite annoying, especially as I had booked one on your website. If I wasn’t allowed to have a tent in a pitch with a hard standing then why was it offered when I booked. A response would be appreciated....Read less.

Nice central site for shops and historic sites. Large hard standing and grass garden area. Shower block had individual shower, and toilet giving plenty of space. The only drawback was the floor squeezy which was a little too big and hard to clean the floor after use. Unfortunately when we were there the ground was pretty wet and to my dismay some vans chose not to be careful manoeuvring and churned up the ground....Read less.

We enjoyed staying at this site very much. It was close to the city centre and central for discovering wider Orkney.

Latterly, when our dog needed treatment the superb local vet (Flett and Carmichael) was within walking distance.

Being picky the only thing I would change is the height of the gate entry keyboard, or add another, as it is only just reachable from a motor-home window!...Read less.

Overall the site was a good choice for visiting Kirkwell and places of interest were easily accessible. Facilities offered everything you may need although the showers block was very wet, damp and a wee bit chilly. The site was wet underfoot due to the rain and it was tricky turning into our space with the campervan without mounting the grass and leaving furrows....Read less.

From arriving at the campsite it is well secured and all self explanatory to gain access to everything. Clean and tidy, the pod I was staying in was better than the hotel room I had in Aberdeen the night before.. it had everything in it that you need to enjoy your stay. Was clean tidy and warm. The facilities on the site were the best I have ever seen and showers were good to with a squeegee to clean behind you and cleaning stuff as well. It was well looked after. Nice as a short walk into town and shops near by. Ideal for families going the with the centre next door as I went in for a swim and a sauna plus it has so much more. A good base for touring the island. I will be back next year and use the pods again as it was great especially if your not into camping and don’t have a caravan as you still get the experience of camping but your just a little more glamping lol. I have recommended to friends if they ever want to go ....Read less.

Our ship came in very late, but they were so accommodating and made sure we had the information we needed to get in and get settled. Accommodation were really good, and facilities were clean. Location was very easy to find and very central....Read less.

I made originally a 4 day reservation and payed for it;

due to an enforced change of schedule I had to shorten my stay to become 3 days, a week before my arrival;

Despite the excellent services and installations of your camp site I do not accept your regulation of non-reimbursement in your rules (30 days before check-in!!!).

Yes, I enjoyed my stay in Campstead.

Kind regards Peter...Read less.

Had two separate night’s stay and it was really good.

Only thing to improve would be making grass at side of pitch for only one of the pitches rather than any old how.

Caravan next to us had awning on ‘their’ patch of grass and car on ‘ours’ so we could not put the dog out on his long lead as they were back and fro to car and he is over friendly!...Read less.

We were completely stuck for a place to sleep as everywhere was fully booked but we found an available space in the camping pods. Not our usual style perhaps but comfortable. All the facilities were great. It is well appointed. You have everything you need and it is close to town centre. Toilets shower kitchen facilities etc. And very reasonable pricing....Read less.

Good indoor kitchen and sitting room. Unfortunately this space was occupied all day by a family of four who had nowhere to live currently. So it was difficult to meet other campers. Other than that the facilities were excellent....Read less.

Arrived of the Ferry , no place to stay but luckily Campsite answered our call and told us to come round they had space for us.It was nice and central and near the Ferry Port.

Carol was very helpful and polite....Read less.

The staff on our arrival in our Motorhome were very friendly and informative. We have wi-fi in our Motorhome which was poor, so we connected to the site wi-fi which was even worse.

We went in the communal lounge on numerous occasions to wash dishes, use washing machine and dryer etc. , every time there was the same family there, male and female partner and two teenage children boy and girl sprawled on the seats. No matter what time of day this family were there between 8am and 9pm that I know of, it could have been longer. I noticed that the man seemed to be working and he had at least eight devices connected to the internet, this clearly would effect on the wi-fi for the rest of the site.

So apart from not having any wi-fi I found the site to be ideally situated to all attractions and convenient for Kirkwall....Read less.

Campsite was ideally located for walking into Kirkwall to visit the cathedral and museum. Lovely shops and great whiskey tasting at Highland Park.

Pitches well spaced out and facilities spotless.

Site is by a road however sheltered behind bushes and near Tesco, Lidl and sports centre. Plenty of green space to exercise dogs minutes from site....Read less.

The campsite was mice, 5 minute walk from Kirkwall and all the big shops.

The amenities were very good.

If I was ti change anything it would be the showers. Having to press the button every 10 seconds for water was a bit much. Nobody can wash in 10 seconds....Read less.

We had an excellent welcome on arrival and were able to choose a different pitch from the one we selected on line, which turned out to be too short for our 7.5m motorhome. The positive points for us are proximity to Kirkwall and its location to explore mainland and the other islands. Although there are a range of facilities our use was limited as a family was clearly using the site as temporary living accommodation, including dogs, and were permanently using the lounge. The shower rooms, although surface cleaned each day were not deep hygiene cleaned, so never looked or smelled clean. They are in dire need of upgrading, with black mold on the shower curtains, floor and wall coverings delaminating and generally shabby. Because the toilet and shower are alongside each other I felt that hygiene was a real issue on this site. Because of it's location I might consider using it again, but will explore other options first....Read less.

Zentral gelegen und guter Ausgangspunkt um Mainland oder die Orkneys zu erkunden. Personal war sehr freundlich. Auf dem Platz gibt es alles was man benötigt, drr Trockenraum kann sehr hilfreich sein. In unmittelbarer Umgebung Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Die kleinen Cafés in der Stadt sind einfach herrlich....Read less.

The site's location, staff friendliness, cleanliness, facilities, amenities and value for money were excellent, except for one minor issue; the floors of the showers need cleaning.

We have been going to beautiful, peaceful Orkney for many years, and it never disappoints. For the first time this year we saw the northern lights, which was a bonus.

Overall the campsite, which we've stayed at several times, helped make it a wonderful holiday....Read less.

I like the way the site separates big vehicles from smaller and has a specific field for small tents only( the occupants might appreciate being further from the parking street lights if the Pickaquoy, though!)

I felt that you need to get a good plumber in to fix all the lavatory flushes and the wet floors in the showers!...Read less.

It has been many years since I have used campsites and what I didn't particularly enjoy was seperate shower cubicles, seperate toilet cubicles and communal sinks.

Absolutely nothing like that here a multitude of wet rooms. All equipped with a shower, a toilet, a sink and all spotlessly clean.

So no rushing to the toilet block at 5 in the morning to try and get washed etc, before the rush hour started...bliss.

Finding and accessing the site...easy find Tesco and you are within 400 metres on the same road

Site itself is very well laid out, tidy and well maintained and spotless.

When booking pick the stance you want and you are safe in the knowledge that it will be there for you when you arrive.

This is a good location for exploring the wealth of scenery, history and attractions as well as numerous other islands accessible from the Ferry terminal just 5 minutes away. There are way to many adventures awaiting to list here but there is plenty of information in the main reception are...Read less.

We stayed at this site for 8 nights in August 2024. The site was well laid out and the facilities amongst the best we’ve encountered. The seperate wc/shower cubicles with instant hot water were brilliant and plentiful - despite the site being full we never had to wait. The laundry and drying room was also very well equipped and useful. Finally the location of the site is so close to the centre of Kirkwall - a leasing 10 minute walk through a park....Read less.

We loved our stay staff appeared to be very approachable. Our outside light wasn’t working but maintenance team were prompt and replaced lamp. Shower block was very good with lots of toilets and showers. It would have been better if decking for pod had a bit more cover. As our weather was rather rainy and outside deck and table very wet. It would have been nicer had we been able to sit out in between showers. Site is well maintained Pod was lovely and cosy....Read less.

Good location with supermarkets and the town within easy walking distance. Nicely laid out pitches and good toilet facilities plus lounge, kitchen and laundry. The weather wasn't good during our stay so the lounge was a great place to be while it was raining. The staff were welcoming and friendly....Read less.

Excellent facilities, fantastic that you have a lounge area for people in tents to use. Conveniently sites for Kirkwall and supermarkets.

Kirkwall was a lovely town to visit and we easily covered all major sites in Orkney in 6 days including taking our camper van to Hoy to walk to the Old Man.

Next time Rousay will be on our list....Read less.

Great location... easy walking distance to Kirkwall. The Pickaquoy Centre has a cafe and leisure facilities which is a great extra. Small play park for kids. All the facilities you need in a warm, inside building and seemed to be enough for everyone. Great campsite....Read less.

Location very convenient for local amenities. Really good to be near shops, The Picky centre & walkable distance into the town.

Good value

Easily accessible

Staff helpful & friendly

Safety - fine for us but was aware there were single women camping nearby & how vulnerable they were.

It was quite a windy & wet night - prob worth considering more shelters - it’s good the trees and hedges that are there just need more to make it even better.

However overall a good experience at a nice little site....Read less.

Situated on the outskirts of Kirkwall, the campsite is well located for visits to the historic town.

The site itself is well managed, clean and tidy, with good kitchen facilities, a comfortable lounge and a clean toilet and shower block.

There is a separate area for backpackers and cyclists which means that it is safe and quiet. However, it would be helpful if a couple of tables/benches were provided to enable tenters to eat and relax comfortably....Read less.

When arrived couldn’t access the site and no attendant around So thought this is a great start. Being a Man I had only read the first few lines of my email you know how it is but when forced into action I found everything I needed to know in the email so stupid me got in parked up and had a great couple of days there. Found the washing machines and driers a bit expensive but if that’s the biggest problem in the world then life is good....Read less.

Site was busy but facilities were very good and toilet' kept clean,lots of dog's on site some under control and other's not and some leaving deposits,but all in all site is good and easy access to Town and attractions....Read less.

This is a fabulous campsite with excellent facilities and is conveniently located near the centre of Kirkwall and ferry terminals. Great value. I loved this the last time I stayed here and was not disappointed this time. Thanks to Orkney council for running these campsites!...Read less.

Everything was perfect, the site, installations and staff. The location is also very good, with sports center and supermarkets really near. The price is very fair for the services, but I missed:

- A cooking zone, With your climate, I think it would be a good idea to have an space protected of the wind and rain.

- A recycling bin that includes everything, not only plastic bottles and aluminium cans. I imagine that there should be a reason for it, but having to put plastics and some cans in the general waste is not acceptable in our times.

Thanks for having this space!...Read less.

We needed a place to stay unexpectedly as we’d arrived a day earlier than planned due to weather related ferry issues. We really appreciated being able to make a last minute, same-day booking and turn up on site at 8.30pm. Everything worked perfectly, and the facilities are brilliant. Thank you!...Read less.

Great site - close enough to Kirkwall to walk in to the town. Not the most scenic, but still very green. Staff were friendly and helpful; booking was easy and questions were answered promptly. The facilities were clean, and, despite the site being full, we didn't have to wait for showers etc... Thank you very much!...Read less.

Loved the location - ability to wander into town . Didn't use the lounge but appreciated others would . Kitchen facilities were great .

Only issue I found was that all of the individual bathroom floors always seemed to be wet , sometimes muddy . While of course this is down to users not cleaning up properly after themselves - perhaps a sign of poor design ?...Read less.

Hi Folks, I enjoyed my stay at Pickaquoy a really good campsite and amazingly quiet considering it's location, ie not rural and on the edge of town.

The staff were very pleasant and helpful with any queries I had.

They had to work hard to keep the showers etc clean as some on the site made their job harder than it should have been. Great effort from all members of the team!!

Because of the size of the kitchen it was a great place to socialise with others on the site. I'd definitely use Pickaquoy again, a 15 min walk and in the centre of town with it's amazing Cathedral, museum and it's exhibition of Ness of Brodgar.

The charity shops are better than some stores!! Three supermarkets within easy walking distance. It all adds up for me to a great experience. My friends would use it on my say so.

Look after it and keep the price right, we are not all loaded!!

Nij Lee. High Peak....Read less.

We chose the site as it is so central in Kirkwall & next door to the sports, swim & cinema centre.

Shower & social area was so clean & well looked after.

5 days seeing stunning scenery & fabulous places.

Orkney is ace!...Read less.

This was my second visit to Orkney and I stayed at this site both times as it is a lovely park in a super location. It's a short and pleasant walk into Kirkwall and the adjacent public park is great for walking dogs.

The facilities on site are very good and clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

I'll stay here again on my next Orkney holiday....Read less.

Great location, good toilet block with big showers and toilet only cubicles. We had a hard standing pitch and there are plenty of ehu's and water points as well. There are also grass pitches and areas for tents as well. There is a drive over grey water and chemical water disposal adjacent to the site entrance. The one thing that let it down for me is the wifi, it was very poor on the site and only just marginally better in the office, so that needs attention. However it was a great Base to explore not only Kirkwall but the whole of Orkney too....Read less.