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Home to the fascinating chambered cairns – The hilly, windswept northern island of Rousay is famous for its intriguing archaeological... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Orkneys Capital Town and main Port – Little has changed in Kirkwall since the 1600s and on initial viewing, the Orkney capital may not... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Fantastic white sandy Beaches – Stronsay almost resembles a British tropical paradise, minus the tropics! Turquoise water, long... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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South Ronaldsay & East Mainland Home to Tomb of the Eagles & Mine Howe – South Ronaldsay is one of the smaller islands off the East Mainland and is largely populated by... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Amazing Ring of Neolithic Standing Stones – The parish of Stenness was once the most important Neolithic ceremonial centre in Orkney. The most... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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The largest colony of Arctic terns in Europe – The tiny island of Papa Westray would have to be credited as the most peaceful location in all of... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Dramatic Cliffs & Home to the Old Man of Hoy – Hoy is like no other place in the Orkney Islands. A far cry from the usual rolling green pastoral... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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First Class Venue for Bird Watching – This is as isolated as it gets in Orkney. North Ronaldsay cops the worst of the winds, is battered... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Home of The Orkney Folk Festival – The main port of arrival and the old capital to the Orkney Islands is the enchanting and... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Beautiful Parishes on the Orkney Isles – Birsay and Evie are both fascinating locations found in the northwest corner of Orkney's... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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An Excellent RSPB reserve & Spectacular Cliffs – Although somewhat isolated and extreme in Atlantic weather turns, Westray may be the most... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Home to the stunning Balfour Castle – From the shoreline of Kirkwall a visual highlight is the rolling farmland and towering Balfour... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Neighbouring Islands with much to see – Although both being of the larger of the Isle of Orkney, Eday and Sanday have little in comparison... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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