Orkney Islands Travel Guide

Scotland

A coastal cliff formation with layered rock structures and a body of water below.
A coastal town with stone buildings, a harbor with boats, and a hill in the background.
A coastal cliff with waves crashing against it.
A historic church with a graveyard in front.
A stone structure with a central window and two side openings, surrounded by greenery.

Popular cities in Orkney Islands

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.
Kirkwall
Known for Ports, Cathedrals and Historical
Get away to Kirkwall! Enjoy the cathedral, monuments and castle.

Reasons to visit

  • St. Magnus Cathedral
  • Earl's Palace
  • Bishop's Palace
A coastal town with stone buildings, a harbor with boats, and a hill in the background.
Stromness
Known for Friendly people, Marinas and Small town
Trip time! Discover the marina, museums and history in quaint Stromness.

Reasons to visit

  • Skara Brae
  • Ring of Brogdar
  • Maes Howe
A sunken shipwreck in a body of water with a grassy shoreline and a clear sky in the background.
South Ronaldsay
Known for Bars, Islands and Ferries and boats
Get away to South Ronaldsay! Enjoy the island views, ruins and local cuisine.
A large rusted shipwreck in a body of water with a small boat nearby.
Burray
Known for Museums
Get away to Burray! Enjoy the museums and more.
A plowed field, a fence, and a building in the background.
Sanday
Known for Islands, Beaches and Monuments
Love island views, beaches and history? Get away to Sanday!
A coastal cliff with a natural arch formation and a narrow passage through it.
Westray
Known for Bird watching, Castle and Culture
Trip time! Discover the castle, culture and beaches in Westray.

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