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title: Individual Residency Programme, Orkney Islands, Scotland
description: Self-directed residency at Robbie's Hoose, a historic self-catering house on Orkney's coast; min one week, £550/week per person.
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organization: The Museum of Loss and Renewal
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deadline: "2026-10-31"
location: Robbie's Hoose, Birsay, Scotland, United Kingdom
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# Individual Residency Programme, Orkney Islands, Scotland

**Hosted by:** The Museum of Loss and Renewal

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Robbie's Hoose, Birsay, Scotland, United Kingdom | **Deadline:** October 31, 2026

## About This Program

### About the residency

A self-directed residency, based at Robbie's Hoose, a historic self-catering hideaway on the very edge of the ocean, in Orkney's ancient capital.

### Duration of residency

Minimum of one week

### Accommodation

Robbie's Hoose is a fully-furnished self-catering house steeped in cultural significance, a true one-off, rich in character and history, sitting right on the cusp of the sea. Once home to the poet, painter and conchologist Robert Rendall, who was drawn here by the shore, the shells and the marine life, it occupies the historic site of Orkney's Bishop's Palace in the village of Birsay.

### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Open to all creative practitioners, writers, researchers. Ideal for those who do not require studio space.

### Studio / Workspace

- Sleeps: max 2
- Bedrooms: 1 master bedroom with en-suite
- Bathrooms: 1 (en-suite shower)
- Location: What3words: ///overnight.beyond.snuggled
- WiFi: Yes (fibre/EE)
- Parking: On-site parking area
- Pets: Service dogs and well-behaved dogs are welcome (kept off furniture; dog towels, bowl provided)

### Fees and support

Price per week, per person: £550.00 GBP (Sterling)

50% non-refundable deposit payable within two weeks. Second payment payable within eight weeks of start of residency.

### Expectations towards the artist

No expectations.

Residents can undertake a self-directed project.

### Application information

Apply using the simple online application form.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** Open to all creative practitioners, writers, researchers. Ideal for those who do not require studio space.

### Additional Requirements

- CV (2 x A4 pages max)
- Motivation statement
- Relevance statement
- Documentation: link to your website/online platform, or document of visual/textual/audio work (2 x A4 pages max)
- Access information

## Compensation & Benefits

Price per week, per person: £550.00 GBP (Sterling). 50% non-refundable deposit payable within two weeks. Second payment payable within eight weeks of start of residency.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Robbie's Hoose, a fully-furnished self-catering house in Birsay, Orkney, once home to poet and painter Robert Rendall, occupying the historic site of Orkney's Bishop's Palace. Sleeps max 2, 1 master bedroom with en-suite, WiFi, on-site parking.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 24, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** October 17, 2026
- **Program End:** December 19, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** tracy@tracy.mackenna.studio

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://tracy.mackenna.studio/the-museum-of-loss-and-renewal-residencies/individual-residency-programme-orkney-islands-scotland/