The town and harbour are steeped in history, Stromness has a character all of its own, with its winding cobbled streets and many lanes heading up towards Brinkies Brae.
Kirkwall is located in the heart of Orkney, and has plenty of places to visit such as St magnus Cathedral, Earl's Palace, Orkney Museum, Scapa beach, Highland Park and Scapa Whisky Distillery. It will also give you the opportunity to indulge in some shopping and there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants to get a bite to eat and relax.
Orkney is home to a fantastic range of outdoor activities and offers the discerning visitor an incredible variety of historical and cultural treasures.
Way before Stonehenge or even the Egyptian pyramids were built, Skara Brae was a flourishing village. Step back in time 5,000 years ago to discover the best of what this well=preserved Neolithic settlement has to offer.
There are interests for everyone; Learn about the rich history and visit the Stromness Museum where exhibitions such as; “Hudson Bay Company”, Arctic Whaling, “Dr John Rae” Arctic explorer, Captain Cook, First and Second world war, Scapa Flow feature.
The “Pier Arts Centre” in Stromness, houses an internationally respected collection of 20th Century art.