Orkney is an ideal holiday destination if you enjoy pottering around ancient sites and dreamlike beaches, or for browsing in craft shops and galleries, why not sample our wholesome cuisine or famous ale and whisky...
The Orkney Islands form one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and are a Lieutenancy Area. Orkney consists of about 200 small islands 16 kilometers north of Caithness in northern Scotland. The largest island in the group is known as "The Mainland" about 20 are inhabited in total.
Orkney's administrative capital is Kirkwall on The Mainland. Home to the Saint Magnus Cathedral, it has about 7,000 inhabitants and a large port. The only other burgh is Stromness at the western end of The Mainland - it has population of only about 2,000. The third largest settlement is St Margaret's Hope, on South Ronaldsay.
Get out and go wildlife spotting, or hop on the world's shortest scheduled flight! Get the glow back in your cheeks and the sparkle in your eyes - work up the sort of appetite you used to have once upon a time. See the world afresh - find time for yourself in Orkney.
Orkney has much to charm the visitor - historic attractions of global significance, diverse wildlife in a pure and serene environment, a rich cultural heritage, and traditionally warm and welcoming people.
Orkney has a wide range of holiday accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Dining out in Orkney is a delight, and welcoming eateries, restaurants and hotels throughout the Isles offer delicious cuisine, using home-grown and locally-caught produce. From cosy bistros and coffee shops to gracious dining rooms in historic buildings and contemporary comfort, there are a wide range of opportunities to sample Orkney's warm hospitality and friendly service.
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