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What's On

The BIG NESS LEGO Build

Orkney Library
Jeanne Bouza Rose: Catchin' the Action

Northlight Gallery
The Cairns Excavation

The Cairns
Skaill Farm Excavation

Skaill Farm
Ness of Brodgar 'Time Team' dig

Ness of Brodgar
Shoreline Rambles 2026

Stromness Museum
Viking Experience at Scapa Beach

Scapa Beach
Guided tours in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney

Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Pier Arts Centre Summer Exhibitions

Pier Arts Centre
Tours of St Magnus Cathedral

St Magnus Cathedral
Through Their Eyes: The Pier Arts Centre Collection and the unfolding Asprey gift

Pier Arts Centre
Peatfire Tales of Orkney Evenings

The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre
Sea Stories

Stromness Museum
The BIG NESS LEGO Build

Orkney Library
Jeanne Bouza Rose: Catchin' the Action

Northlight Gallery
The Cairns Excavation

The Cairns
Skaill Farm Excavation

Skaill Farm
Ness of Brodgar 'Time Team' dig

Ness of Brodgar
Orkney Food & Drink Market Days

Broad Street Car Park
Shoreline Rambles 2026

Stromness Museum
Nature Through Time at Brodgar

Ring of Brodgar
Skara Brae Evening Tours

Skara Brae
Deerness Treasures Past & Present

St Ninian's Kirk
Viking Experience at Scapa Beach

Scapa Beach
Guided tours in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney

Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Pier Arts Centre Summer Exhibitions

Pier Arts Centre
Smugglers, Pirates & Gin

Starts and ends at The Orkney Distillery
Tours of St Magnus Cathedral

St Magnus Cathedral
Take an exclusive Stromness Museum Tour

Stromness Museum
Evening tours at Skaill House

Skaill House
Island Fireside Afternoons

The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre
Through Their Eyes: The Pier Arts Centre Collection and the unfolding Asprey gift

Pier Arts Centre
Peatfire Tales of Orkney Evenings

The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre
Sea Stories

Stromness Museum
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Travel Information

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Cruise Ships in Port

HEBRIDEAN SKY
9th July 2026 @ 11:00pm
Berth: Kirkwall:North
MaxPax: 120
CORINTHIAN
11th July 2026 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall:North
MaxPax: 114
EVRIMA
11th July 2026 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax:
AZAMARA QUEST
12th July 2026 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 700
BRITANNIA
14th July 2026 @ 8:45am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 3674
MSC PREZIOSA
15th July 2026 @ 9:30am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 4345
SCENIC ECLIPSE
17th July 2026 @ 1:00pm
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 240
VIKING MIRA
18th July 2026 @ 9:00am
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 944
HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS
18th July 2026 @ 3:00pm
Berth: Stromness:North
MaxPax: 49
COSTA FAVOLOSA
19th July 2026 @ 1:00pm
Berth: Kirkwall Hatston 1A/B
MaxPax: 3800
HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS
19th July 2026 @ 3:00pm
Berth: North Ronaldsay Anchorage
MaxPax: 49
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