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Orkney Islands Travel Guide

Orkney Islands is a state/province in United Kingdom. Home to cities such as Orkney, Kirkwall, and Stromness, there's no shortage of things to do and see here.
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Orkney
Kirkwall
Stromness

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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Orkney Islands? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

3.1
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"Popular Spots"
"Museums"
Ring of Brodgar

Ring of Brodgar

3.1
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"Monuments"
"Historical Sites"
Italian Chapel

Italian Chapel

3.1
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"Churches and Cathedrals"
"Historical Sites"
St Magnus Cathedral

St Magnus Cathedral

3.0
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"Churches and Cathedrals"
"Popular Spots"
Standing Stones of Stenness

Standing Stones of Stenness

2.9
5.0/51 Reviews
"Historical Sites"
"​​landmark"
Skara Brae Visitor Centre

Skara Brae Visitor Centre

2.9
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"Museums"
Broch of Gurness

Broch of Gurness

2.7
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"Exhibition Halls"
"Popular Spots"
Birsay Earl's Palace

Birsay Earl's Palace

2.7
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"Castles"
Maeshowe Visitor Centre

Maeshowe Visitor Centre

2.7
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Scapa Beach

Scapa Beach

2.6
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"Popular Spots"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Orkney Islands, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Smithfield Hotel

Smithfield Hotel

4.3/526 Reviews
The Kirkwall Hotel

The Kirkwall Hotel

4.1/540 Reviews
The Sands Hotel, Orkney
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

4.2/556 Reviews
Ferry Inn

Ferry Inn

4.2/567 Reviews
The Shore

The Shore

3.5/536 Reviews
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Royal Oak Guesthouse

Royal Oak Guesthouse

4.6/517 Reviews
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

4.6/537 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Orkney Islands dishes and foodie spots.
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The Smithy

The Smithy

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"Coffee Shop"
Ferry Inn

Ferry Inn

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Avg. AUD37/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Skerries Bistro

Skerries Bistro

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Avg. AUD45/person
"Coffee Shop"
"Spectacular Views"
Lynnfield

Lynnfield

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"Fusion Cuisine"
"Spectacular Views"
Gerri's Ice Cream Parlour

Gerri's Ice Cream Parlour

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"Coffee Shop"
Birsay Bay Tearoom

Birsay Bay Tearoom

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"Coffee Shop"
"Spectacular Views"
Lucano

Lucano

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. AUD31/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe

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Avg. AUD56/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
The Bayleaf Delicatessen

The Bayleaf Delicatessen

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The Skerries Restaurant & Lounge Bar

The Skerries Restaurant & Lounge Bar

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Avg. AUD45/person
"Western-style"
Julia's Cafe

Julia's Cafe

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"Coffee Shop"
Beneth'ill Cafe

Beneth'ill Cafe

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"Coffee Shop"
"Spectacular Views"

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Brough of Birsay 🇬🇧
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Sanday Heritage Centre 🇬🇧
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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village 🏛️
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Toward St Margaret's hope for our car ferry to Gilles bay mainland Scotland from Orkney, the journey is 25 kilometers 25 minutes drive from kirkwall. We pass through Best Animals Attraction in Orkney Brian and Peter, the two Hungarian Sheep pigs, look very cute. Ships sunk during world war also can be found at Scapa flow. Italian Chapel that is built by the prisoner of war, a beautiful interior small chapel.
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The best preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe and part of the UNESCO Heart of Neilithic Orkney World Heritage. A 12 kilometers 13 minutes drive from Stromness. Skara Brae dates back to Neolithic times, over 5000 years ago. Skara Brae are a group of houses that are used for their daily activities, every house has a heart in the middle, stones bed on opposite walls, a tank on the floor is likely used for storing. Exposed by great storms in 1850, four buildings were excavated during 1860s by Willam Watt.
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On the west coast of Orkney mainland offering stunning seaview. 10 kilometers 12 minutes drive from Ring of Brodgar. Huge waves crashing on the cliffs and plenty of seabirds to be spotted. If you have time, you must walk 1.6 kilometers 25 minutes to see the Yesnaby Castle sea stack, standing with two legs. Yesnaby is also one of the very few places where Primula Scotica grows.
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Ring of Brodgar is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site, a series of important monuments built 5000 years ago. An 18 kilometers 20 minutes drive from kirkwall will reach the beautiful place. A foot path will built around the circle of stones to let people walk around it and prevent people from going in to touch the stones. This massive site originally consist of 60 stones, now only 36 survive, so we must do our part not to climb or touch it.
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