Most beaches have something special to remember them by, and Inganess is no different. Just a stone's throw from Kirkwall, the first thing you'll see when heading down the steep hill to the bay below is the rusting wreck of the Juniata, a former WWII blockship at the Churchill Barriers, which was towed ashore during a salvage operation.

It now sits overlooking this small, sandy bay, popular with the town's walkers and their canine friends. You'll find a small car park and picnic area next to the beach, which sits on the flight path for Loganair's Inter-Isles planes landing at nearby Kirkwall Airport.

Inganess isn't the biggest beach in Orkney, but its location, and the dramatic wreck of the Juniata, means it's well worth a visit. There are a number of walks in the area too, perfect for spotting sea and birdlife.