Edinburgh & Lothians Places of Interest

At Kirbuster you can sit in a traditional Orkney chair by the peat fire that burns in the central hearth. A stone bed built into the wall gives the feeling that life has not changed much since the Sto... more

Housed in the oil pumping station of the former naval base at Lyness, this museum tells the story of Scapa Flow, the Royal Navy's main anchorage in both world wars. There are artefacts from HMS Hampsh... more

This beautifully renovated museum tells the story of how the town of Stromness grew into one of the most important ports in the north. It was the last port of call for the ships of the fur-trading Hud... more

Corrigall is a traditional farm building from the 19^th century, with a barn and working kiln. A parish weaver's loom, and many other strange and fascinating objects can be seen in this home... more

Experience Farm & Folk life in the Orkney's in the 18^th and 19^th centuries with a trip to these two museums. Buildings and grounds include a working barn with grain kiln (Co... more