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Kirkwall

Once the heart of the Norse culture, Kirkwall has a history that spans many centuries. The name of the town comes from a Norse work meaning Church Bay...
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Stromness

Stromness is recorded in early Icelandic sagas written in the 11^th and 12^th centuries showing that the Norse and the Vikings once settled here...
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Papa Westray

Often referred to as “Orkney in miniature”, the tiny island of Papa Westray is rich in history and bird life...
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North Ronaldsay

The most northerly island in Orkney, North Ronaldsay is a very low-lying area...
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Aberdeen

There was an abundance of granite exploited by the native architect, Archibald Simpson, who was responsible for giving the city...
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Inverness

Inverness, the capital of the Highlands! This cosmopolitan and energetic town offers something for everyone...
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Shetland Islands

The Shetland Isles are the most northerly group of islands associated with Scotland...
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The Orkneyinga Saga Centre Kirkwall

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This interpretation centre gives the visitor an introduction to the 12^th century Saga of the New Earls of Orkney. Sites featured in the Saga are dealt with, while a video gives the viewer a flavour of Viking Orkney. Situated among the remains of the Earl's estate with its unusual round church, the Centre is a good starting point on the Saga Trail.

Opening Times
Open all year, weekly from 9am to 5 pm

Admission
Admission Free

With thanks to: The Orkney Website

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