Rural life museum with unique surviving central hearth, restored garden, machinery display.

Superb display of Orkney and world geology and fossils, plus small social history display and lovely gift shop.

18th century/19th century Orkney farming, interpreted, with peat fires, livestock and a warm welcome. Children's activites and gift shop.

Impressive display of communications equipmement, staffed by knowledgable volunteers. Children's activities. Wealth of photos and small shop.

Fabulous 12thC cathedral founded by Norse Earl Rognvald in memory of Norse Earl Magnus. Superb collection of carved grave markers.

16th century merchant house containing displays on Orkney's history and prehistory covering the habitation of these islands over 5000 years.

Preserved wartime buildings tell the story of Scapa Flow's strategic importance to the British fleet since Napoleonic times. Shop; cafT.

Passenger ferry service from John O'Groats in the Far North of Scotland to Orkney. Every day all summer from 1st May to 30th September. You have a choice of Day Tours of Orkney from John O' Groats or Inverness. Let us take you away for a day out on Orkney.

Northlink Ferries provide fast and frequent sailings to Orkney and Shetland, from Aberdeen and Scrabster, using three state-of-the-art ships. Net rates available to group organisers.

Small visitor centre interprets Norse Orkneyinga saga using audio visual room and graphics displays alongside site of Norse homestead.

Uncovered by a storm in 1850, Skara Brae presents the remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago. It is one of the best preserved groups of stoneage houses in Western Europe. Visitors can explore the replica house next to the site.

Orkney maritime and natural history including whaling, fishing, Hudson's Bay Company, Scapa Flow, birds, butterflies, fossils and geology.