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Orkney Islands, Scotland

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The Orkney Islands are an archipelago of around 70 islands off the northeastern tip of mainland Scotland, known for some of Europe's most remarkable Neolithic heritage. UNESCO-listed sites such as Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Maeshowe draw history enthusiasts from around the world. The islands are also celebrated for dramatic coastal scenery, seabird colonies, and abundant marine wildlife including seals, dolphins, and orcas. Travellers come for wild walking, sea kayaking, world-class wreck diving in Scapa Flow, and a distinct Orcadian culture shaped by Norse history.

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Orkney Islands, Scotland · 3 days

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Self-Launched Orkney Explorer: 3 Days from Inverness

A self-launched version of Rabbie's 3-Day Orkney Explorer, done independently using the train/bus to John o' Groats or Scrabster, the NorthLink or Pentland Ferries crossing, and local buses and bike hire on the islands. Same Neolithic headline sights — Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar, Stones of Stenness — plus Kirkwall's St Magnus Cathedral and the Italian Chapel. Stay in a Kirkwall hostel or guesthouse and self-book the key sites rather than paying for a fully guided group tour. Costs are approximate per person in GBP.

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