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Stromness Harbour and Old Town

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Stromness Harbour and Old Town

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    February 14, 2018

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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 music in the lively pubs. Since many houses are built with gray stones, as they also called the "gray city".
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    August 6, 2023

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    Stromness - the gray city. Its appeal unfolds at second glance. The small port town has remained unchanged for centuries and has retained its original maritime charm with its narrow, …
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    Embark on an easy hike from Ness Point Campsite to Stromness, a scenic coastal journey across the Orkney Islands. This route covers 1.9 miles (3.0 km) with a minimal elevation…

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 10 m

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