Situated on the shores of harray loch the merkister hotel stands in its own grounds in the most wonderful location commanding impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings the hotel is in the perfect location for your visit 15 minute drive from the main towns of kirkwall and stromness and nestled in the middle of skara brae maeshowe brough of birsay several rspb reserves and much much more the hotel has 16 guest room and suites and offers the award wining skerries restauran