The seabird cliffs of Marwick Head, location of Kitchener's Memorial, with the Brough of Birsay in the distance

Things to see and do in Orkney

Skara Brae in the Orkney islands

1. Skara Brae
One of the best preserved Stone Age villages in Western Europe

Maeshowe in the Orkney islands

2. Maeshowe
Is an impressive chambered tomb said to be the finest Neolithic building in Europe

Sailing with NorthLink Ferries will take you past the Old Man of Hoy

3. Sail past the Old Man of Hoy
A memorable feature of the ferry crossing

The neolithic Ring of Brodgar

4. Ring of Brodgar
A magnificent circle of upright standing stones

St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall

5. St Magnus Cathedral
A splendid red sandstone landmark towering over Kirkwall

The Italian Chapel in Orkney

6. Italian Chapel
Beautifully created from Nissen huts by Italian prisoners of war

Orkney and Shetland are great places for seal spotting

7. Wildlife watching
From seals and otters to birds and wildflowers, Orkney has it all in abundance

Dive the wrecks of Scapa Flow in the Orkney islands

8. Diving trip
Find out what lies beneath Orkney's peaceful azure waters

Visit Orkney's outer islands

9. Visit the islands
So many to choose from, all different, all tranquil and beautiful

Craftsman making a traditional Orkney Chair

10. Craft trail
See jewellery being made and artists and crafts people at work

 

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