Discover The Orkney Islands - Visitor Map (Discover map series)

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Orkney Gin Company is based in Burray too, with its wide range of award-winning gins produced in the village. Although there is no visitor centre, you can find bottles in shops across Orkney. Discover wonderful wildlife tours to book and experience in Scotland, including bird watching safaris, whale watching, farm tours and much more! Learn more about the tidal island and its access on the article dedicated to the Brough of Birsay. Brough of Birsay #9 – Broch of Gurness After leaving the Orkney mainland and crossing the first barrier, you’ll arrive in Lamb Holm. Here you’ll find one of Orkney’s most enduring attractions, the Italian Chapel. Constructed by Italian Prisoners of War, who were taken to Orkney to build the Churchill Barriers, the chapel is a symbol of hope and peace from a dark time in history. It is not a big town, but it is the largest with a population around 9000. The population is approximately 9,300.

Most of the main attractions in the Orkney Islands are located on the West side of Mainland Orkney. If you don’t want to drive all the way to the North, you can also take a longer ferry from Aberdeen (on the East Coast of Scotland) to Kirwall Two beaches can be found in St Ola. Inganess, in the shadow of Kirkwall Airport, and Scapa, with its views over Scapa Flow, offer fresh sea air within walking distance of your traditional town amenities. Scapa beach These twin palaces are stunning to behold and are evidence of Kirkwall Harbour being a bustling Norweigan port before it joined Scotland. Highlights include Notland Castle, Knap of Howar (farmstead predating the Pyramids), Viking house, heritage center, puffins, rural life Notland Castle, Westray Island Sanday

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Kirkwall airport also has flights to many other islands in the Orkney archipelago, so it’s your gateway to the many principal north islands near mainland Orkney. Airplane-spotters will also love the unique selection of smaller aircraft that take off and land at this remote airport! Drive Down the Causeway Sunny summer day? Come to the Brough of Deerness for an extraordinary coastal walk with unparalleled views.

Dominating the skyline of Kirkwall, the beautiful St Magnus Cathedral is undoubtedly one of the most famous attractions in Kirkwall and Orkney. The Bishop Palace was the residence of the medieval bishops of Orkney. It was built in the mid 1100s at the same time as the St Magnus Cathedral. The ruins are not as interesting at those of the Earl’s Palace, but you can get up the tower for a great view of the cathedral.This distillery prides itself on making its smooth single malt blend as it did 220-years-ago – because why change perfection? You can tour this living testament to Orkney’s heritage, but don’t forget to book a tasting session right after! Kirkwall Airport Once in Orkney, better to have your own car to discover all the things to do in Orkney on mainland and in the neighboring islands. So, I recommend you take the ferry with your car from Mainland Scotland. This way as soon as you disembark, you can head to the first amazing attractions. No time wasted. Nothing beats the golden sands of Waulkmill Bay during low tide, a short trip from Kirkwall to the West Mainland of Orkney. Right next to the Broch of Gurness is Aikerness Beach, one of the longest stretches of sand on Mainland Orkney. Italian chapel: located on Lamb Holm, a small island between Mainland and South Ronaldsay – built by Italians during the Second world war