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The Top 15 Attractions around Flotta

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Flotta. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Flotta is a region where 15

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Balfour Coast Battery

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In WW2 Balfour Battery was paired with Buchanan Battery on Flotta, to guard the boom defence across the sound to discourage attacks against vessels at anchor in Scapa Flow. A …

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Shipwreck in Weddell Sound

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In the often storm-tossed seas of the Atlantic lies the Scapa Flow off the Orkney Islands, which belong to Scotland. A very special stretch of water measuring more than 300 …

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Sands of Wright Beach

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In season, this crescent beach area is full of wildflowers. Facilities include a parking area and toilet block.

Every August the annual Boy's Ploughing Match is held here, where the …

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Olad Summit

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At 87m it's not the highest point on South Ronaldsay but it does give great views all around from the entrance to Scapa Flow in the west, south towards John …

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Only remains of the round St. Nicholas Church remain. This was built around 1123 and is probably modeled on the rotunda of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. …

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