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Attractions in Orkney

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Orkney, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

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The Bothy Museum

MuseumThe Bothy Museum

Pier Arts Centre

MuseumPier Arts Centre

Papa Stronsay

SightPapa Stronsay

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Historic siteRing of Brodgar

Old Man of Hoy

SightOld Man of Hoy

Skaill House

LandmarkSkaill House

Barnhouse Settlement

Historic siteBarnhouse Settlement

Standing Stones of Stenness

Historic siteStanding Stones of Stenness

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

LandmarkSkara Brae Prehistoric Village

SightHolm of Papa

Historic siteNorth Ronaldsay Lighthouse

MuseumThe Kelp Store

ChurchSt Boniface Kirk

SightOrkney Brewery

Historic siteBurroughston Broch

SightEarl's Palace

SightEday Heritage & Visitor Centre

SightTofts Ness

MuseumLonghope Lifeboat Museum

SightBarony Mills

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