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The Top 20 Attractions in Orkney islands

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Orkney islands. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Orkney islands is a region where 20

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: November 6, 2025

St Magnus Cathedral

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The St. Magnus Cathedral is the cathedral of the city Kirkwall on Orkney in Scotland. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Magnus. It houses the mortal remains of the saint. …

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

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The former glory can still be guessed well: The Earl's Palace in Kirkwall on Orkney is beauty and at the same time a lesson about abuse of power, decadence and …

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Kirkwall Town Centre

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The historic St. Magnus Cathedral and City Hall characterize the cityscape of Kirkwall. Furthermore, there is a small pedestrian area in the direction of the harbor. There are also the northernmost Scottish whiskey distilleries.

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Kirkwall Harbour

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Kirkwall is the largest town on the island of Mainland, the largest of the Orkney Islands. Over 7000 people live here. From the harbor there are the ferry connections to …

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Ring of Brodgar

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The Ring of Brodgar is part of the Neolithic World Heritage site on Orkney. This ring of stones once included 60 stones, 36 still survive. They are thought to have …

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Old Man of Hoy

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Created by the sea eroding the cliff surrounding it, the Old Man of Hoy is less than 400 years old.

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Stones of Stenness

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Stones of Stenness, also called Standing Stones of Stenness, is a henge stone circle monument dating from the Neolithic Age, located on the southeast side of Loch of Stenness on …

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Skara Brae Neolithic Village

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The best preserved Neolithic settlement in Europe: the ruins show how to set up 5,000 years ago. In 1850, a storm cleared the eight houses that had been blown away by the sand.

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Stromness Harbour and Old Town

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2000 souls live in the ex-herring harbor. The place is the most poetic-melancholic place of the Orkney Islands. Take a break in the narrow, herbaceous main street to hear live …

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Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement

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Barnhouse, also called Barnhouse Settlement, is a Neolithic settlement located on the southwestern side of Loch of Harray on Mainland, one of Scotland's Orkney Islands. The settlement is part of …

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