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The Top 18 Attractions around Lamb Holm

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Lamb Holm. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lamb Holm is a region where 18

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 11, 2025

The Italian Chapel

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During the Second World War, the prisoner of war camp Camp 60 was located on Lamb Holm. The POWs were Italians captured during the North African campaign. They had to …

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Scapa Beach at the end of Scapa Bay is a wide sandy beach with views out to Scapa Flow. There is likely to be plenty of sea traffic to watch …

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Highland Park Distillery

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Whiskey has been produced at this location since 1798.
You can visit the distillery, do tastings and of course buy whiskey.

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The Crantit Trail

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On this moorland trail we saw pheasants grouse and sheep

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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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The Churchill Barriers

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The Churchill Barriers were built between Mainland & the islands of South Ronaldsay to protect the important navel harbour of Scapa Flow. Block ships were originally used and the sunken …

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Roseness Lighthouse

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Roseness Lighthouse (also referred to a little confusingly as Roseness Beacon) was originally built in 1905, but the original cast-iron light was replaced in 1983.

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Hole of Ness Sea Cave

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The Hole of Ness is an awesome gloup, or collapsed sea-cave. The edge is over-hanging and unstable, so don't be tempted to go for a closer look.

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Wideford Burn Nature Trail

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Little activity but nicely laid out

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Roseness Beacon Monument

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The tall square stone tower, topped with a double wooden cross, was built in 1867 on top of / at the head end of a Neolithic long cairn.

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