Top Things to do in Orkney Islands
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Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in Orkney Islands, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom including Westraak Tours, About Orkney, Island Tours of Hoy, Mull Head Nature Reserve, Kraken Diving, The Old Man of Hoy, Orkney Uncovered, Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn, Scapa Scuba, Yesnaby Cliffs.
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1. Westraak Tours
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5.0 based on 125 reviews
Guided Tours of the beautiful island of Westray including history, archaeology, wildlife, local culture and a home cooked lunch.
2. About Orkney
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
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.
3. Island Tours of Hoy
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Island Tours of Hoy A warm welcome awaits you on the Island of Hoy, the second largest island in the Orkney archipelago with a population of approximately only 400 residents. Hoy or Haey, the Old Norse word for high, is unique, and very different from the Orkney Mainland and other isles. The vertical cliffs are the highest in the British Isles, there are vast swathes of wilderness, an abunda
4. Mull Head Nature Reserve
5. Kraken Diving
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
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.
6. The Old Man of Hoy
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5.0 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By 480alasdairs - Austin, United States
A lovely walk from Rackwick which goes past several wee local museums that are certainly worth a visit ( they are beside Rackwick Hostel ) The sea cliff views are amazing as is the birdwatching. Keep kids on a short leash ! In season you will drive past the RSPB observation stop for the Sea Eagles that nest there - also amazing.
7. Orkney Uncovered
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5.0 based on 516 reviews
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.
8. Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
9. Scapa Scuba
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced diver, used to warm water or cold, dive Scapa Flow with Scapa Scuba -Orkney's only PADI Dive Centre! Home to the German High Seas Fleet that was scuttled here on 21st June 1919, Scapa Flow is undoubtedly one of the best dive sites in the world. Offering a full range of Diver Training and Guided Dives, we make Scapa Flow accessible to all levels
10. Yesnaby Cliffs
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5.0 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By stufromthesim - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The views here on the day we went were simply incredible but in different weather it will be entirely different so bear that in mind when deciding if a visit is worthwhile. These are particularly accessible cliffs with a car park practically on the cliff top at the old gun battery site. The sat nav may try to encourage you to turn left as you drive towards the cliffs but so long as you can see a small selection of derelict ww2 style block buildings ahead of you, stick on the straight road you have been on. There is a concrete hard standing on which about 8 cars could park with little problem and plenty of parking just before this for any overflow. Once out of the car the ground is quite rough and leads to the edge of the cliff and it would be very easy for someone to fall and die - particularly children but those unsteady on their feet would also be at risk towards the edge. That said, provided you’re not an idiot or a negligent parent there is nothing to fear that common sense would not prevent. The sea stacks are but a relatively short walk (we were out and back in about an hour which included fannying about taking pictures) along an well worn path which is signposted off to the left of the car park as you look towards the cliffs. The walk to the stacks was very muddy on our visit but starts out flat before some wooden steps mark the start of a more uneven journey. The path is easy to follow as it tracks the fence all the way with a gangplank to cross a small dip, a 90 degree turn to follow the fence again and some more wooden steps to help you out a little further along. We only went as far as the Castle stack which was about a quarter mile on from the the second set of wooden steps but I understand it runs on further south and takes in more sea stacks but not sure how much farther down they are. A fantastic weather dependant trip that rewards with some stunning photos. I imagine falling down the several hundred metre cliffs would seriously impact on your enjoyment of this worthwhile venue so be careful!
