"The Orkney Islands, a place to feel" Top 5 Page for this destination Orkney by shivan

Orkney Travel Guide: 237 reviews and 404 photos

The Orkney Islands should have been the most thrilling and interesting destination along my Scotland tour.
This was my hope, and it has been actually!
Nowhere else in Scotland I felt so strong and close the feeling of the ancient heritage, 8 thousand years of history, as I felt here.

Pros and Cons

Pros:definitely to go
Cons:not to go
In a nutshell:A shrine of treasures to discover

Last visit to Orkney: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Aug 27, 2005
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Old Man of Hoy (3) Things to Do (48)

I added this picture just to give some colour to what I'm saying. I have never been there, I repeat, but I think it is... more travel advice

Old Man of Hoy (4) Things to Do (48)

The Old Man of Hoy is not the highest point along the coastline, anyway, here is another picture taken a bit later, when... more travel advice

Old Man of Hoy (2) Things to Do (48)

I have not visited the island, but I read something about it. Its name, in ancient norse, means "high Island" because it... more travel advice

Old Man of Hoy Things to Do (48)

One more marvel was still to see before leaving the Orkney archpelago, the ferry sails southbound towards the mainland... more travel advice

Comments (3)

scottishvisitor Oct 10, 2005 at 8:24 AM Report Abuse

You certainly discovered a gem in Orkney - love the St. Magnus connection Great page!
zizkov Sep 3, 2005 at 3:26 AM Report Abuse

Good pages on another bit of Scotland I have never yet visited.
marmotta_ka Sep 1, 2005 at 10:41 AM Report Abuse

hey, shivan, it's just a great trip, your Orkney page!! I can save my money, becouse i can see evry wonderful place here!:-))