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Hoy And West Mainland

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Hoy And West Mainland

The Top 20 Attractions in Hoy And West Mainland

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Hoy And West Mainland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Hoy And West Mainland 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 12, 2025

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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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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Stromness Old Town

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Stromness is a village on Mainland, Orkney (Scotland), located by a natural harbor on the south-west side of the island. The name of the village is probably derived from the …

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Dr John Rae Statue

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John Rae (1813 - 1893) was a Scottish surgeon who explored parts of Northern Canada.
Rae explored the Gulf of Boothia, northwest of Hudson Bay, from 1846 to 1847, and …

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The Watch Stone

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The Watch Stone, also spelled Watchstone, is a standing stone or menhir from the Neolithic period, standing between the Loch of Stenness and the Loch of Harray on Mainland, one …

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Yesnaby Cliffs

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Yesnaby is one of Orkney's most spectacular stretches of coastline, and should definitely be on your list of 'must see' locations when visiting the islands.
You will find it on …

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Khyber Pass Alley

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The narrow passages and roads and the private yards on the bank side are fascinating, as is the network of steep streets and paths that lead up to the hill. …

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RSPB Scotland Hoy Information Board

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At 3,926 hectares, Hoy is the largest RSPB Scotland nature reserve in Orkney and is home to an impressive array of wildlife.
Most of the reserve consists of wild heathland …

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