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A unique opportunity to see the underwater wonders of the wrecks in Scapa Flow with Roving Eye Boat Tours. Cruise on the comfortable and roomy "Guide" from Houton Pier to one of the many German ships at rest under the sea. Watch as the ROV (remote operated vehicle) is deployed and manoeuvred down to explore the wreck and see video pictures as they are transmitted up to be viewed in the comfort of the “Guide”. Cruise duration is approximately three hours. Underwater sea life live on the wrecks and seals and sea birds are often seen on the way back to the pier. A fun and educational trip for all! A VisitScotland 4 star Tour.
Ruins of ancient tower and huts used to defend the Scotish coastline from raiders.
Located eight miles west south west of Kirkwall at Orphir, the Earl's Bu comprises the foundations of ancient buildings which have been identified as the remains of the early 12th-century seat of Haakon Paulsson Earl of Orkney.
Creator of one of the finest single malts.
The Earl's Palace apparently has its place in history having been built for the Scottish nobility when they colonised the Orkney Islands in the 16th century. The Earl's Palace and the Bishop's Palace
This museum details the 5,000-year history of the islands.
This treacherous pass made ship navigation difficult, resulting in over 10 sunken ship wrecks, providing an excellent dive site.
This is the largest Neolithic standing stone circle in Scotland, which is more than 340 feet in diameter consisting of 25 stones, the largest of which is 15 feet in height.
A Neolithic village buried in the southern shore of Sandwick.
The site of two Neolithic tombs built by the same people responsible for Skara Brae.
A 5000-year-old Stone Age tomb.
This is Orkney's largest island after Mainland.
A 5,000-year-old monument that's thought to be Britain's only rock-cut tomb.