walking on Birsay's north coast
walking on Birsay's north coast
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  • walking on Birsay's north coast
  • the Broch of Gurness in Evie
  • the imposing St Magnus Cathedral
  • discovering stone age village Skara Brae
  • exploring the coastline by jet ski
  • enjoying a warm day at Scapa beach
  • the dwarfie stone in Hoy
  • the start of the walk to the Old Man of Hoy
Orkney Explore

Orkney has so much to explore that a two-week visit is not usually long enough.  

In fact there are so many interesting places to explore, you may have to move here and devote a lifetime to this hobby.  Tourism is a major industry in Orkney and the islands are well geared up for visitors.  On leaving, many visitors say they had no idea there was so much to do and they will have to come back to do some of the things they missed.

Historic attractions feature highly on the to-do list including the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral, 5000-year-old Skara Brae and the diving wrecks below the waters of Scapa Flow. Whether you take a drive, a bike ride, a tour or a walk, there is a pace and place to suit everyone.

Other Websites of Interest
Visit Orkney - places to visit
Visit Orkney - children's treasures

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Orcades Hostel
Muddisdale Road , Kirkwall, KW15 1RS
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Commodore Chalets
St Mary's , Holm , Orkney, KW17 2RU
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Tomb of the Eagles
Tomb of the Eagles , Liddle , SOUTH RONALDSAY, KW17 2RW
www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk
Five Senses
Five Senses , Newhouse , Toab , Orkney, KW17 2QG
www.allfivesenses.com
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