Orkney Family Attractions

Skara Brae

The neolithic settlement of Skara Brae is one of the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe

Maes Howe

Maes Howe chambered tomb is a prominent feature in the landscape near the lochs of Harray and Stenness

Earl Patrick's Palace, Kirkwall

Earl Patrick's Palace serves as one of the finest examples of 16th century Scottish secular architecture.

Orkney Marine Life Aquarium

remarkable variety of sea life on display. much of it gathered by fishermen working in Scapa Flow and Orkney coastal waters. The strong tides and treacherous eddies of the Pentlan

Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre

Skaill House

he name ‘Skaill’ is the Old Norse for hall and most of the farmsteads north and south of the Bay of Skaill have Norse names, suggesting that the area has been continuo

Fursbreck Pottery

Fursbreck Pottery is a family business. They make and sell pottery, run courses and provide self-catering holiday accommodation.

Stromness Museum

Scapa Flow Visitor Centre

Scapa Flow Visitor Centre is home to a fascinating outside collection of military equipment

Ring Of Brogdar Stone Circle and Henge

The Ring Of Brodgar Stone Circle And Henge, which is part of The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, is a spectacular stone circle.