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.
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
Highlight • Historical Site
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
Highlight • Historical Site
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
Highlight • Rest Area
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 …
Every August the annual Boy's Ploughing Match is held here, where the …
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Olad Summit
Highlight • Summit
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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Orphir Round Church (St Nicholas' Church Ruins)
Highlight • Religious Site
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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