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Orkney Travel Guide: 237 reviews and 404 photos

Land of Sunsets and Vikings

Orkney for me was incredibly peaceful and calm with a fantastic past. It can be beautiful, but also harsh in the colder months.

It is an archaeologist's and historian's delight, as there are no shortages of prehistoric monuments, viking ruins and other traces of those who have been here before us.

It is spread over several islands, all of which can be reached by ferries - some quite small ROROs. As you travel, you are likely to see seals, many different seabirds and perhaps if you are lucky you will see a whale or two.

It doesn't take long to travel on the islands, even the mainland. You are no more than an hour from any point on the mainland, but there is so much to see and do, that you will find that your holiday will probably not be long enough!

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Mine Howe

The mystery of Mine Howe

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Mine Howe is surrounded by mystery and as yet, totally unique. It may be a tomb, or a doorway to the underworld. Whatever it is, it's a feat of prehistoric engineering.

Skara Brae

Skara Brae house

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Skara Brae is a World Heritage Site, and is regarded as the "best preserved neolithic village in northern Europe".

Pros and Cons

Pros:Absolutely beautiful...full to bursting with archaeology and art...peaceful and unique
Cons:A lot of travelling needed to get there, a lot of travelling on ferrys to get to different islands.
In a nutshell:A fascinating place, well worth a visit, plenty to see and do, a real getaway.

Last visit to Orkney: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Aug 12, 2005
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Comments (7)

yvgr Apr 17, 2012 at 3:40 AM Report Abuse

Hi, very nice & interesting VT-pages on the Orkney islands.
uglyscot Jun 29, 2010 at 8:23 AM Report Abuse

How I wish.......
lonelyBlueSky Dec 24, 2006 at 3:19 AM Report Abuse

beautiful natue pics and i love naute, thanx :)
evaanna Jul 20, 2005 at 11:33 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating places and extremely interesting tips and travelogues.
Buckz May 16, 2005 at 1:05 AM Report Abuse

Great pages- One day I will visit the Orkneys (but I think I wil bring rain gear!)
orlikins Feb 16, 2005 at 10:20 AM Report Abuse

Looks amazing :)
globetrott Nov 16, 2004 at 7:05 AM Report Abuse

an interesting page, although most of the great pics and infos are hidden in the great travelogues ! I just saw Maeves Howe, but never heared of Mine Howe