Orkney Islands Travel Guide

Scotland

Stromness showing tranquil scenes and rocky coastline
Stromness showing tranquil scenes and rocky coastline
Stromness which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Stromness which includes rocky coastline
St. Magnus Cathedral which includes a cemetery, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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St. Magnus Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a cemetery
Kirkwall
Known for Ports, Cathedrals and Historical
Get away to Kirkwall! Enjoy the cathedral, monuments and museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Earl's Palace
  • St. Magnus Cathedral
  • Bishop's Palace
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Stromness which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town
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
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Die Churchill Barrier No 3, errichtet im 2. Weltkrieg zum Schutz des Naturhafens Scapa Flow
South Ronaldsay
Known for Bars, Islands and Ferries and boats
Get away to South Ronaldsay! Enjoy the island views, ruins and monuments.
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The remains of the German High Seas Fleet that was scuttled in Scapa Flow. View taken from X1 Stagecoach bus crossing the Churchill Barriers from Burray to Mainland (right hand side). #History
Burray
Known for Museums
Get away to Burray! Enjoy the museums and more.
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Scar Farm, Sanday Very grand farmhouse, and extensive farm buildings. What's interesting though is the erratic sitting near the wall in the middle distance, left-centre.
Sanday
Known for Islands, Beaches and Monuments
Love island views, beaches and monuments? Get away to Sanday!
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The island en:Mainland (Orkney).
Harray
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Countryside
Love the countryside, archaeology and sailing? Get away to Harray!
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