St Magnus Cathedral is one of Orkney's most iconic locations, and one of its most popular too. But did you know that you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the Upper Levels of the cathedral?

Guided tours give visitors a chance to walk up the narrow, spiral, stone staircases of this stunning sandstone cathedral. You will see galleries and collections of artefacts, the clock mechanism, the huge bells and the base of the spire, before getting the chance to take in a bird’s eye view of Kirkwall too.

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You can also read all about the tours via our special blog.

Tours must be booked in advance by calling 01856 874 894. Tour times are as follows:

April, May and June:

• Tuesdays 1100 and 1400
• Thursdays 1100 and 1400
• Sundays 1400 and 1545

July and August:

• Tuesdays 1100, 1400 and 1545
• Thursdays 1100, 1400 and 1545
• Sundays 1400 and 1545

September:

• Tuesdays 1100 and 1400
• Thursdays 1100 and 1400
• Sundays 1400 and 1545

October to March

• Thursday 1100 and 1400
• Saturday 1100 and 1400

Participants must be 12 years or over, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour costs £10.60 per person and photography is permitted.