Orkney Islands
- Hours:Open daily
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, Nature & Wildlife, UNESCO Heritage Site, Island, Ruin - Ancient
The wild, windswept Orkney Islands lie off the northernmost tip of the British mainland (at around the same latitude as Stockholm) and are noted for their stunning scenery and historic sites stretching back millennia. There are about 70 islands all up, though little over a dozen are populated. Much of the landscape consists of moors blanketed in heather or sweeping grasslands, with more varied terrain in places such as Hoy.
Spot puffins and seals, dive the wrecks of German war boats at Scapa Flow or simply walk the fields and beaches of this unspoilt natural wonder. And be sure to visit Orkney Mainland’s Skara Brae, the most impressive of the Stone Age remains dotting the islands; this UNESCO World Heritage site is Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic village.
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A thoroughly excellent day. The bus driver/guide helped enormously to make the day one to remember with his commentary about the Orkneys which was very interesting.
"And although it was cold, the sun shone"
We highly recommend this trip. As many of the other reviews state, it's a long day but well worth it. The tour guide was excellent and Orkney was even more delightful than we imagined.
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No problems at the ferry terminal, lovely clean tour bus waiting for us on the island. Our driver/tour guide Stewart was very nice and knew everything about the island. Throughly enjoyed the day.
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You can fly to Kirkwall from the larger Scottish cities, while a number of ferry services connect the islands with the mainland. Further ferries travel to outlying islands.
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