• <p> The west mainland of Orkney is home to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site which is one of the most important areas in Britain for archaeological remains. &nbsp;Here are the famous standing stones of Ring of Brodgar and Stenness and Maeshowe burial chamber.</p>
  • <p> Eday is at the centre of Orkney&rsquo;s North Isles and has a rich heritage and history to explore as well as being at the forefront of research for the modern renewable energy industry. Only eight miles long, Eday is home to 150 people and a huge birdlife population.</p>
  • <p> Spring in Orkney is a magical time when wildflowers carpet the islands and the days lengthen after the long winter.&nbsp; The month of May has the second highest average hours of sunshine of the year, after August.&nbsp;</p>
  • <p> Orkney has so much to explore that a two-week visit is not usually long enough. &nbsp; In fact there are so many interesting places to explore, you may have to move here and devote a lifetime to this hobby.&nbsp;</p>
  • <p> The RSPB looks after 13 nature reserves across Orkney, so it&rsquo;s clear that Orkney is a very important area for birds.&nbsp; Large numbers pass through in spring and autumn on migration, and there are often a number of rare breeds, attracting keen birdwatchers.</p>
West Mainland

The west mainland of Orkney is home to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site which is one of the most important areas in Britain for archaeological remains.  Here are the famous standing stones of Ring of Brodgar and Stenness and Maeshowe burial chamber.

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