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Islands in Orkney Islands


Islands in Orkney Islands

Map of the Orkney Islands
Map of the Orkney Islands
  • Mainland, Orkney's largest island where 2/3 of the Isles' population resides.
  • Rousay, the Egypt of the North with a large concentration of spectacular archaeological sites.
  • Hoy, the High Island. Hike through R.S.P.B. Nature Reserve to cliffs overlooking the Old Man of Hoy seastack.
  • Eday, the Isthmus Island with excellent walks.
  • Sanday, aptly named the Sand Island for its beautiful beaches.
  • Westray, Queen o' the Orkney Islands. Excellent place to spot puffins in late spring to find the best fish & chips in Orkney at the Pierowall Hotel.
  • Papa Westray, referred to locally as "Papay", the island is home to the oldest site in Orkney, Knap of Howar.
  • North Ronaldsay, well-worth the trip if only to climb to the top of the new lighthouse for fantastic views, and to see Old Beacon, the third oldest lighthouse in Scotland.
  • Shapinsay, a short ferry sailing from Kirkwall and home to Balfour Castle.
  • Flotta, location of oil terminal
  • Egilsay, where Earl Magnus was martyred.
  • Wyre
  • Stronsay
  • South Isles connected by the Churchill Barriers:
  • Lambholm, home of the stunning Italian Chapel.
  • Glimsholm
  • Burray
  • South Ronaldsay

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