The aptly named Mainland is the main island of Orkney, a collection of Scottish islands with serious Viking cred. On West Mainland you’ll find the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, prehistoric ruins that include a chambered tomb, stone ceremonial circles, and Skara Brae, a well-preserved Neolithic village. Cap off your visit with a hoppy glug from the Orkney Brewery. Over on the East side, marvel at a collapsed sea cave known as The Gloup, take a provincial stroll through St. Mary’s Village or just dip your toes in at Mill Sands or Dingieshowe Beach.
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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.
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.
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My name is Jean Ross a fully qualified Orcadian tourist guide. I have lived in Orkney all my life so can tell you all about living and growing up in these island. Our history goes back nearly 9,000 years, Archaeology, Iron Age, Vikings, Earls, Lairds and modern day lives. My tours are private, Your intinerary, your tour, your time, your guide with no one else to consider but yourself.
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David and Margaret are a husband and wife team of experienced professional Orkney Guides offering private day and half day tours in our air conditioned 7 passenger Hyundai i800. Orkney has stunning scenery, 5,000 year old Megalithic World Heritage sites, a bloodthirsty Viking past and an inland sea that was the British Navy's base in the two World Wars. We tailor our tours round our guests.
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There is so much to see and do in Orkney. An About Orkney tour is designed around what you want to see and helps you make the most of every minute.
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Time travel adventures in the Orkney Islands! Be a Viking on the Orkney Viking Hiking tour. Learn Viking skills, experience Viking culture, cook over open fire, while out in the stunning Orkney landscape. Or join our Pilgrimage walk in the footsteps of Saint Magnus. The Pilgrimage tour combines the spirit of the medieval pilgrimage with contemporary spirituality, local culture and nature.
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Experience and savour some of the finest produce sourced, created and made here in Orkney. On a JP Orkney Food & Drink Tour you will hear the passion of its producers, see, smell and taste the quality. We'll do all the driving in our eco-friendly tour van, so you can sit back, experience and savour.
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I was born in Orkney and have lived here all my life being very proud to call myself an Orcadian. I am a Scottish Tourist Guiding Association Green Badge accredited tourist guide and experienced in accompanying visitors to many of the exciting sites around Orkney, exploring the history over the past 5000 years, enjoying the scenery, wildlife and unique atmosphere. Join me!
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Native Orcadian Tour guide will show you the natural beauty of Orkney, taking in sites from Neolithic, through Viking times to Wartime history,telling you stories of how it was and how it is to live on these beautiful islands nowadays. Agriculture and farm tours a specialty Comfortable 8 guest minibus available. Bigger vehicles available on request.
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We are here for anybody that is interested in exploring one of the best wreck diving sites in the world! Here at Kraken Diving we offer various PADI recreational courses for those who want to learn to dive. We also offer some TDI technical diving courses for those that want to extend their diving limits based in Scapa Flow, Orkney.
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Orkney Uncovered Private Tours, provides private guided tours of the Orkney Islands. We cover all of Orkney’s history, culture, economy, food and drink. We specialise in Military history and Scapa Flow. We provide bespoke Ancient Orkney private tours with a focus on Neolithic Orkney, the Iron Age and the Viking Ages. All our tours are tailored to meet our clients requirements. Orkney Uncovered Private Tours are open 365 day a year and offer professional,fun and informative private touring experience.
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