Location: Stromness
Top Things to do in Stromness
6 Things to do Good for Kids in Stromness That You Shouldn't Miss
Stromness locally /ˈstrɒmnəs/ is the second-most populous town in Orkney, Scotland. It is in the southwestern part of Mainland Orkney. It is also a parish, with the town of Stromness as its capital.
Restaurants in Stromness
1. Skara Brae
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,073 reviews
The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, near the dramatic white beach of the Bay of Skaill, is one of the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe. Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the attraction presents a remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago. Visitors can experience a prehistoric village and see ancient homes fitted with stone beds, dressers and seats. A replica construction allows visitors to fully understand the interior of a prehistoric house.
Reviewed By 777juliea - Winchester, United Kingdom
This fascinating historic site was on our bucket list for years, and now we have managed to visit twice. On both occasions we were on a guided tour, and the tour guide was full of interesting information. Who could imagine that these relatively advanced houses actually predated Stonehenge? The cluster of houses is close to the sea, with a magnificent sweep of a bay just beyond so visiting the site is itself a memorable experience. Some of the dwellings still retain their stone fittings. There is also a replica dwelling close by which visitors can enter.
2. Ness of Brodgar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By BDenz - Campbell River, Canada
Each year, the archaeologists who work this site open greater insight into the peoples who lived between Maeshowe, Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. And with each new find, the history of the era marks this area as the first of its kind in Great Britain. Take that, Stonehenge.
3. Ring of Brodgar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,342 reviews
This is the largest Neolithic standing stone circle in Scotland, which is more than 340 feet in diameter consisting of 25 stones, the largest of which is 15 feet in height.
Reviewed By U8982CDkarenm - Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Your step back in time starts at the car park - read the info & realise you're about to walk somewhere that has been there longer than the pyramids!! Stroll the paths to the ring of amazing standing stones (in winter you can't access the centre due to ground damage) however, the walk round the perimeter is awesome. Dwell on how these massive stones where moved from various parts of orkney - not just local. And reflect on their purpose & why they are there. Various single stones stand off from the ring & clear cut paths guide you. The views across both Harray & Stenness Loch complete the walk.
4. Ness Battery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Ness Battery is accessible by guided tour only. Please call for details. Tours available all year round - times of tours on our website. Extra tours running at other times too - call for latest times. Please note - it is not a visitor centre or museum around which the public can visit unaccompanied.. yet! It is not safe for unsupervised access, so please call to arrange a tour with a qualified tourist guide.
Reviewed By Kieran11 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
we had a guided tour by a local historian and it was fascinating to learn about the operations and workings of this battery during both 1st and 2nd world wars. Andree was interesting and a font of local knowledge - thoroughly enjoyed the couple of hours we spent there
5. NorthLink Ferries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 604 reviews
Let NorthLink Ferries take you on a voyage of discovery to the islands of Orkney and Shetland. With NorthLink Ferries, travelling to Orkney and Shetland is more convenient than ever before. Choose from up to three sailings a day from Scrabster (near Thurso) to Stromness in Orkney and nightly sailings from Aberdeen to Lerwick in Shetland - with four of these sailings going via Orkney's capital, Kirkwall.
Reviewed By Travel_Teddybears - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We just did the round trip of Scrabster to Orkney, Orkney to Shetland, Shetland to Orkney and Orkney to Scrabster. This review of for the section Orkney to Scrabster. You dock in Orkney in Kirkwall quite late, well we docked at 10.30pm and had a bit of a mad dash across the island to get the boat moored up in Stromness ready for the early morning sailing. We had a cabin booked. We used to do this trip years ago, and quite a few things had greatly improved. We got to book in quite late at about 5 mins to 11 so were just in time. We had a lovely cabin booked, and were also booked into the Magnus lounge. The lady who walked us on said we had missed the lounge as it was closing, but it was such a shame she asked the girl on the boat to let us go in anyway. This we did and were given a huge plate of sandwiches, enough for 10 people !! cake, biscuits, 2 large double drinks, as many soft drinks as we could carry and newspapers. It really was excellent and all free with the cabin. The lovely girl even helped us carry every thing down to the cabin. I was a bit worried as we were the cabin by the slamming main door, but apparently we were the last on and everyone else had gone to bed. So we had a great picnic, nice hot shower, watched tv. It was quiet, never heard a thing, and all you could hear was the boat engine starting up in the morning. It was very very rough, storm something or other. But the boat still went. We went up and they still did an excellent cooked breakfast, free with the cabin and plenty of extras to choose from. Stunning and magnificent views. Arrived on time. It was great.
6. Stromness Marina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
A safe and secure marina near to the heart of Stromness in the Orkney Islands. A day's sail from mainland Scotland, explore this ancient archipelago.
