Maeshowe visitor centre gains alcohol licence

October 11, 2025 at 9:00 am

Visitors to Maeshowe will be able to buy a bottle of something Orcadian at the site’s visitor centre, now that an off-sale alcohol licence has been granted.

Visitors to Maeshowe are now able to take home a peedie sip of Orkney as a souvenir.
An application for an off-sale licence at ancient site’s visitor centre was approved by the Orkney Licensing Board, on Thursday.

Visitors can now purchase drink to be consumed off-site from 10am until 10pm each day.

The centre on Ireland Road, Stenness, has also been given permission for a number of licensed activities including the playing of recorded music, theatre, and films; retail sales including snack foods and beverages; and tastings of whisky and other alcoholic and food products.