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Kirkwall which includes a house and heritage elements
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Stromness which includes street scenes
Stromness which includes street scenes
Stromness showing a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Maes Howe showing interior views and heritage elements

Maes Howe

5/5(5 reviews)

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

Maes Howe
Standing Stones of Stenness showing general coastal views, a monument and heritage elements

Standing Stones of Stenness

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Gain insight into the rich Neolithic heritage of the Orkney Islands at this ancient monument, which consists of a circle of megaliths.

Standing Stones of Stenness
Ring of Brogdar which includes heritage elements and a monument as well as a small group of people

Ring of Brogdar

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

Ring of Brogdar
St. Magnus Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a cemetery

St. Magnus Cathedral

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Bishop\'s Palace which includes heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Bishop's Palace

4/5(13 reviews)

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Bishop's Palace
Earl\'s Palace which includes building ruins, a castle and heritage architecture

Earl's Palace

4/5(13 reviews)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Earl's Palace

Top Mainland Hotel Deals

Albert Hotel
Albert Hotel
3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Albert Hotel
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
Lindisfarne, Stromness, Scotland
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Smithfield Hotel
Smithfield Hotel
3 out of 5
Dounby, Orkney, Dounby, Scotland
Smithfield Hotel
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Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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