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Kirkwall showing heritage elements and a house
Kirkwall which includes a river or creek and a garden
Stromness featuring street scenes
Stromness which includes street scenes
Stromness showing a coastal town and a bay or harbor

Popular places to visit

Skara Brae which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements

Skara Brae

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

Skara Brae
Ring of Brogdar showing a monument and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Ring of Brogdar

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

Ring of Brogdar
St. Magnus Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a cemetery

St. Magnus Cathedral

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Earl\'s Palace which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins

Earl's Palace

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Earl's Palace
Maes Howe showing interior views and heritage elements

Maes Howe

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

Maes Howe
Bishop\'s Palace featuring a ruin, heritage elements and a castle

Bishop's Palace

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Bishop's Palace

Cities near Mainland

St. Magnus Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a cemetery and a church or cathedral

Kirkwall

Photo "Toab" by C Michael Hogan (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by C Michael Hogan (CC BY-SA)

Toab