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Green fields, hills, rugged
cliffs, sandy beaches and stone pinnacles rising out makes
Orkney one of the
most amazing Scottish hideaway. This tranquil and remote island is one of
the most scenic and picturesque place for a refreshing and relaxed holiday
experience. You will be spoiled of alternatives here, from a choice of
attractions to countless sites to explore.
Orkney holds an ancient past
dating way back to the Stone Age and Picts, you will be glad to find an
array of historic sites. Being recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage
Site, Orkney treasures prehistoric villages, ancient tombs, ruined palaces
and many other interesting and important sites. The stone walls,
Flinstonesque furniture of Skara Brae, the tomb of Maes Howe and plenty of
standing stones weaves a mystical milieu showing a glimpse of the
existence at that time. Incredible it is!
You have many islands to look for
here most of which are still virgin and inhabited, the scenic charm and
sandy beaches will sweep you off your feet. Situated North-East tip of
Scotland Orkney
attracts many travelers and holiday-seekers all round the year. But summer
remains the best time to come here, with a sunny climate and long days to
explore and unwind the charm of this pristine place.
The friendly populace and
traditional island life will make you fall in love with a lot to explore,
we have listed few of the top places to visit in Orkney :
Birsay
– Located at the North-Western tip of the mainland, Brisay is a village
which holds the famous Earls Palace dating back to 1570. There is a lot to
see and do in Brisay with much more ancient sites and attractions to look
for.
Rousay
– With so much to see and do in the mainlands most of the visitors do
stick to the mainlands in Orkney, but unaware of the fact that there is
lot more to explore and experience on other less populated islands. Rousay
is a charming island which can be visited by a ferry from Tingwall. The
most famous attraction on Rousay remains the Midhowe, which is not one
attraction but two; an Iron Age broch of quite striking size stands a few
yards away from a long chambered cairn. The cairn, which is housed under a
protective modern building, is quite astonishingly long, making it easy to
see why it was handed the moniker 'Ship of Death'. So don't miss it!
Yesnaby – Being the site of a military
battery in World WarII, the place still signifies that historic battle,
its marine landscape and cliffs adds to its charm. You also have those sea
stacks, natural arches and blowholes to look for here. Perfect place to be
on a summer night!
The Tomb of the Eagles
– The tomb of the eagles remains a unique site in Orkney with many reasons
to visit, the custom built visitor centre is good to visit, there are
guides to tell about the place and assistance. This tomb also helps
visitors to handle the exhibits and offers many activities for all types
of tourists.
You can come by air, road or rail
routes, believe us by air wonderful aerial views of the islands awaits
you, fly easily with Flybe flights (operated by Loganair) from all major
British airports and good inbound links from European and North American
destinations. You can also travel by car or on foot, by coach or train and
ferry, there are many ways to reach to this wonderful location. The
spectacular highlands of Scotland, or sailing from
Aberdeen will be
something you will remember for long.
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