Quick Facts
- The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, discovered in 1850, dates back to around 3180 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza.
- Orkney's Ring of Brodgar, a stone circle and henge, consists of 60 stones and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
- The Italian Chapel, built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II, is a stunning blend of creativity and craftsmanship completed in 1943.
- The Old Man of Hoy, a 137-meter sea stack, is a popular climbing destination and was formed by the erosion of the surrounding cliffs over thousands of years.
- Orkney has a rich birdlife, hosting over 200 species, including the famous puffins that can be seen nesting on the islands from April to August.
Travel Details
- Country
- Scotland
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $80-150
- Best Time to Visit
- Jun–Aug
- Current Weather
- ☁️6°C/43°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- £ GBP
- Coordinates
- 58.9800, -2.9600
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