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What to do on Orkney

	Skara Brae In the nineteenth century a wild storm on the island of Orkney uncovered this ancient site – more than 5000 years old, and now the best-preserved prehistoric site in northern Europe. Visit Skara Brae's well preserved stone village containing an intricate maze of dwelling that dates back some 5,000 years.
	Maes Howe Built around 5,000 years ago, the chambered tomb of Maeshowe is simply the finest Neolithic building in North West Europe. Discover the stone circles, villages and burial monuments, where people lived, worshipped and honoured their dead.
	Ring of Brodgar Whilst in Orkney it is worth a visit to see some of the Standing Stones for example the Ring of Brodgar- originally 60 stones in a vast circle between the Stenness and Harray Lochs, 27 of which remain standing. Close by are also the Standing Stones of Stenness.
	The Italian Chapel Orkney's Italian Chapel is all that remains of the Italian Prisoner of War Camp and which was created from two Nissen huts in 1943, using material from sunken blockships in Scapa Flow. Take the time to appreciate this wonderful testimony to the artistic skills of Domenico Chiocchetti and his fellow prisoners who came to Orkney to work on the construction of the Churchill Barriers.
	St Magnus Cathedral When in the heart of Orkney’s main town, Kirkwall, visit St Magnus Cathedral the most spectacular Viking structure. Earl Rognavald built it in 1137, in memory of his uncle Magnus who was earlier murdered by another cousin Haakon, co-ruler at that time.
	Tomb of the Eagles Perched above the dramatic South Ronaldsay cliffs, the Isbister Chambered Cairn - better known today as the ‘Tomb of the Eagles’ - is one of Orkney’s top archaeological sites.  Find out more at the Visitor Centre or take a walk and discover some of the local wildlife.
	Old Man of Hoy Hoy takes its name from the Old Norse 'haey', meaning 'High Island'. Famous for its towering sea stack, the Old Man of Hoy and with an area of 57 square miles, it is the second largest island in Orkney, its perfect for exploring the rugged landscape.
	Highland Park Distillery Sample a dram at the Highland Park Distillery, which is Scotland’snorthernmost whisky distillery, lying just to the North-east of fellow Orcadian, Scapa.
	Pier Arts Centre Head to the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness and see collections of work from local artists for free!

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