Longhope is the largest settlement on the Islands of Hoy & South Walls, home to the RNLI Lifeboat "Sir Max Aitken II" and a colony of Seals often seen basking along the shores.

Situated at the pier, next to Longhope RNLI station, is the local Post Office and Licensed General Store "J M F Groat & Son", open 9-12:30 & 2-6pm Monday to Saturday closed on Sunday. Groat's stock a wide variety of general provisions including fresh local produce, toiletry items, a good selection of beers, wines & spirits, video rental and fuel. Groat's accept major cards or cheques, cash can be withdrawn at the Post Office or request "cash back" at the till. Newspaper orders and advance shopping lists are accepted by Email or Fax 01856 701251 - please advise your name & address.

Across the road from Groat's is The Royal Hotel offering a traditional Pub atmosphere with open fire, pool table and dart board.

The Royal is generally open from 12:00-midnight Sunday to Saturday; the new restaurant serves light lunches Monday to Saturday, Sunday roast & evening meals - Tel 01856 701276 for further information.

Just past the War Memorial on a Thursday evening from 4-7 you will find a mobile Fish & Chip wagon.  Along the coast road on the right is the Medical Centre, a little further along is St Columba's Church and on the left is the "YM" our Community Centre where bingo, quiz nights, music and dances lively up a Friday or Saturday night.

Up the hill, from the Fire Station, and left is The Stromabank Hotel offering evening meals and weekend lunches - bookings preferred Email or Tel 01856 701494.

Stromabank's new Conservatory provides fabulous views of Cantick Head Lighthouse, the South Isles and across the Pentland Firth to mainland Scotland.