Top Things to do in Orkney Islands
10 Nature & Parks in Orkney Islands That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom including Hoy Island, Westray Island, Mull Head Nature Reserve, Dingyshowe, The Old Man of Hoy, Inganess Beach, Orcadian Wildlife, Castle O'Burrian and Bay of Tafts, Scapa Flow, The Brough of Birsay.
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1. Hoy Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
This is Orkney's largest island after Mainland.
Reviewed By Lindum20C - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A truly wonderful day trip, we were lucky with the weather which helped a lot. Breathtaking scenery all the way round from Lyness up to Rackwick Bay. Very useful information boards all the way round.
2. Westray Island
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By ScotlandE_mc
We came on the noon boat from Kirkwall to have a short visit and we wish we came for a few days or at least with the early morning boat so we could spend some more time about the isle. Quite a few gems to see, the Castle, Noup head Light house,the peedie airport that has the shortest flight in the world to Papa westray,the beaches with the seals,and the cliffs with puffins,the lovely local heritage center is a must as well,its a marvelous place!
3. Mull Head Nature Reserve
4. Dingyshowe
5. The Old Man of Hoy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By 480alasdairs - Austin, United States
A lovely walk from Rackwick which goes past several wee local museums that are certainly worth a visit ( they are beside Rackwick Hostel ) The sea cliff views are amazing as is the birdwatching. Keep kids on a short leash ! In season you will drive past the RSPB observation stop for the Sea Eagles that nest there - also amazing.
6. Inganess Beach
7. Orcadian Wildlife
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
We provide tailor-made Wildlife & Archaeology Tours of Orkney for small groups of between 4-8 people. Seabirds, birds of prey and marine wildlife are our specialities. We normally use 4* hotel accommodation for your comfort on our trips. Please see our website for further details and availability. Self-catering at the 4* GTBS GOLD AWARD Peedie House is also available for couples - see website for details under "self-catering".
Reviewed By From_Victoria_Canada - Victoria, Canada
I went on the 7 day Birds and Archaeology tour in June - absolutely perfect. It was my first trip to the Orkneys. My main goal was to see puffins - but that was just one of the dozens of highlights of the trip. Steve Sankey our leader was so knowledgeable of birds, Orcadian history, and the wild flowers which were just beginning to flower. I can't imagine a better way to see the Orkneys. We saw so many bird and archaeology sites - we couldn't have seen so much in a week without his expertise. Our group was 4 women who met for the first time - and we'll be friends for life.
8. Castle O'Burrian and Bay of Tafts
9. Scapa Flow
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4.5 based on 386 reviews
This treacherous pass made ship navigation difficult, resulting in over 10 sunken ship wrecks, providing an excellent dive site.
Reviewed By Dannykimweed - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
This is an amazing place steeped in history, some of which is tragic from during the first and second world wars. This is a significant place for families who have lost loved ones here and is a pilgrimage for some. As a natural harbour it is a spectacular place and you get tremendous views of it from many roads. You cannot miss it and its significance to British Naval history.
10. The Brough of Birsay
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 337karlf - Brighouse, United Kingdom
All about timing, getting too the brough, cross the causeway and go before you see the lighthouse and puffins. Fantastic and well worth it
