List of places in Orkney - Wikipedia
WEBOrkney is an archipelago located in the Northern Isles of Scotland. Having been inhabited for nearly 8,500 years, Orkney contains many settlements, hamlet and villages.
Orkney - Wikipedia
WEBOrkney (/ ˈ ɔːr k n i /), also known as the Orkney Islands or, the often deprecated, Orkneys, is an archipelago off the north coast of Scotland. Part of the Northern Isles along with Shetland, Orkney is 10 miles (16 km) north of Caithness and has about 70 islands, of which 20 are inhabited.
List of Orkney islands - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of Orkney islands in Scotland. The Orkney archipelago is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of mainland Scotland and comprises over 70 islands and skerries, of which 20 are permanently inhabited. In addition to the Orkney Mainland there are three groups of islands.
Orkney Islands | List, Map, History, Geography, & Facts
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Orkney Islands, group of more than 70 islands and islets—only about 20 of which are inhabited—in Scotland, lying about 20 miles (32 km) north of the Scottish mainland, across the strait known as the Pentland Firth.
Orkney Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More
WEBVisitor information for Orkney including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. History can be felt everywhere in the 70 scattered islands that make up Orkney, islands where life is defined by the past and sculpted by the sea.
Orkney Islands - Holidays, Maps & Travel - VisitScotland
WEBSee 5,000 year old sites in the UNESCO Heart of Neolithic Orkney, stroll along idyllic beaches and dramatic sea cliffs, get up close to amazing wildlife and reconnect with nature in Orkney. Discover Orkney Islands and find information on Orkney holidays, how to travel to Orkney, Orkney map, and more.
The Ultimate Orkney Islands Travel Guide - Great British Bucket …
WEBJan 3, 2024 · There is more to Scotland than Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and the Scottish Highlands. Tucked away in the North Sea lie the Orkney Islands, a magical archipelago offering incredible scenery, wildlife walks, and adrenaline-inducing activities like diving among World War II shipwrecks and sea kayaking.
A Guide to Vacationing on the Orkney Islands - Travel + Leisure
WEBApr 30, 2023 · On the Orkney Islands, visitors are rewarded with storm-battered cliffs, ancient stone circles, and ominous-looking "sea stacks" rising from the churning blue water like swords.
Things to Do & Attractions in Orkney - VisitScotland
WEBOrkney has 70 islands of which only 20 are inhabited, making it the perfect place to take an island-hopping holiday. Get ready for dramatic coastal scenery, beautiful wildlife and archaeological intrigue as you journey around Orkney, not to mention food and drink that will leave you wanting more.
Kirkwall & St Ola - Orkney.com
WEBKirkwall & St Ola. Kirkwall is a bustling, busy town, but it's one with a historic centre full of character. Officially a Royal Burgh since 1486, Kirkwall’s name comes from the Norse ‘Kirkjuvagr’, meaning ‘Church on the bay’, and a Viking spirit still runs through the town, focused on the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral. St Magnus Cathedral.
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