Guidebook for Orkney
Food Scene
Fantastic Breakfasts and lunches with the most amazing tarts. Not open in the evenings.
6 locals recommend
Julia's Cafe Bistro
Fantastic Breakfasts and lunches with the most amazing tarts. Not open in the evenings.
One of the oldest hotels in Stromness, with wonderful local food, drinks and an essential venue for festivals
Ferry Inn
10 John StOne of the oldest hotels in Stromness, with wonderful local food, drinks and an essential venue for festivals
Sightseeing
Skara Brae is an amazingly preserved oldest prehistoric village earning World Heritage Site status. An absolute must to see, with many cruise liners stopping in Orkney to view this breathtaking archaeology find.
42 locals recommend
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
Skara Brae is an amazingly preserved oldest prehistoric village earning World Heritage Site status. An absolute must to see, with many cruise liners stopping in Orkney to view this breathtaking archaeology find.
The stunning standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar have no equal.
31 locals recommend
Ring of Brodgar
B9055The stunning standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar have no equal.
A wonderful experience to walk across the tidal walkway (low tide) to see a Celtic / Viking settlement, and then on to view the ocean, cliffs and numerous sea birds - including the wonderful puffin.
23 locals recommend
Brough of Birsay
A wonderful experience to walk across the tidal walkway (low tide) to see a Celtic / Viking settlement, and then on to view the ocean, cliffs and numerous sea birds - including the wonderful puffin.
A stunning cathedral in the heart of Kirkwall with an interesting history providing an insight into the Norse culture of Orkney.
38 locals recommend
Saint Magnus Cathedral
Broad StreetA stunning cathedral in the heart of Kirkwall with an interesting history providing an insight into the Norse culture of Orkney.
Parks & Nature
Old Man of Hoy
RSPB Marwick Head
Arts & Culture
Representing Orkney art and craftsmanship. The building won best building of the year in ...... The small shop hosts unusual gifts and local crafts. Not to be missed.
13 locals recommend
Pier Arts Centre
28-36 Victoria StRepresenting Orkney art and craftsmanship. The building won best building of the year in ...... The small shop hosts unusual gifts and local crafts. Not to be missed.