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Orkney, Scotland – A cornucopia of history & views

A warm postcard from Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland from last summer, one of the most beautiful destinations in Britain. Checkout our blog (linked in bio) to see 6 things to do while visiting Orkney! #travel #scotland #britain #europe #road #town

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Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands Scotland #12526r | Alan Majchrowicz Photography

Standing stones of the Ring o' Brodgar a neolithic stone circle dating from approximately 2500 BC, Orkney Islands Scotland #orkeny #scottishhighlands #brodgar

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Orkney Islands on Instagram: “Hi again, @georgetheexplorer here. If it’s raining in Orkney, just wait five minutes. Seriously. On this particular day, we experienced…”

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7 things to think about to plan the perfect Orkney Islands adventure. Originally published on Things Helen Loves, a travel & lifestyle blog.

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ORKNEY ISLES SCOTLAND | Hoy View Ness Point in Summer Orkney Scotland.

Mists swathe the Island of Hoy, seen here in Summer, from Ness Point, Stromness. A view encountered on the path to Warebeth. West mainland Orkney, Northern Isles Scotland.

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Skara Brae, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

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Noup Head Lighthouse in the gloaming, Westray, Orkney

Noup Head Lighthouse in the gloaming, Westray, Orkney | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Scotland Travel Destinations | Scotland Honeymoon | Backpack Scotland | Backpacking Scotland | Scotland Vacation | Scotland Photography | Europe Budget Bucket List Wanderlust #travel #honeymoon #vacation #backpacking #budgettravel #offthebeatenpath #bucketlist #wanderlust #Scotland #Europe #exploreScotland #visitScotland

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The best places to see orca, whales & dolphins in Orkney, Scotland

The Orkney Islands are one of the best places to see orca in the world. Also known as killer whales, orca can be seen in many different places in Orkney. We've listed all the best places to see orca, whales and dolphins in Orkney in this thorough travel guide. Plus, there's plenty of useful information about other Orkney wildlife you can see here too. #orkney #orkneyislands #orca #killerwhales #dolphins #whales #scotland #cetaceans #europesummer #summer #vacation #wildlife

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Orkney's Must-sees

What are Orkney's must-see sites? Why not ask an Orcadian? Let native storyteller and historian Tom Muir guide you through the Heart of Neolithic Orkney and more. Find the stories here, and then go explore!

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Knap of Howar | 3700 to 2800 BC | Papa Westray Island in Orkney, Scotland |

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Where to See Puffins on Orkney

Discover all the best spots around Orkney to see puffins on your trip – including the Mainland and the islands of Westray and Papa Westray! The Orkney Islands have some incredible places to spot puffins and other seabirds – this archipelago is amazing for seeing wildlife. This travel blog post details all the top spots for seeing puffins in Orkney, like Marwick Head, Castle o'Burrian, and Moclett Head. If you're planning a trip to Orkney, you NEED to read this post! Visit the blog for more.

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Everything to see and do when travelling to Orkney, Scotland. Why you should include Orkney in your Europe summer trip!

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