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Scapa Flow Visitor Centre


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Hoy
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Attraction type: Educational site, Military museum, Tourist/visitor centre
Address: Lyness
Scotland
Tel: (01856) 791300

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11 Jun 2009

As others say the exhibits are very good. the centre gives a good history of the area and evokes the wartime era well. I have a family connection as my father was posted here for several months during the 2nd WW. On the other hand I'm not quite so effusive about the cafe. Charging over GBP1 for a cup of... more

30 Aug 2008

Gives you a real view of how different life was here during the war time. Lots of boat parts to be seen close up and a massive number of pictures tell the story. Good wee cafe with excellent soup and homebakes where you may find yourself mingling with the divers on a break from their Scapa wreck dives. more

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4 of 5 stars
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8 Apr 2008
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A fantastic museum based in the former pump house at Lyness on the isle of Hoy.Details the story of the Royal Naval base at Scapa Flow from its beginnings until its closure in the 1950's .It also tells the story of the sinking of the HMS Royal Oak & the massive loss of life that occurred.Be sure to visit the... more

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Scapa Flow Visitor Centre Address

Lyness, Scotland
Tel: (01856) 791300