In spring and summer the red sandstone cliffs of Marwick Head are thronged with nesting seabirds. The third largest sea bird colony on Orkney, it is a great spot to watch the many thousands of guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars. A few puffins can also be seen – if you look carefully. Arctic and great skuas harry the seabirds throughout the summer. The cliff top has spectacular displays of sea campion, thrift, and spring squill.
There is a massive monument which commemorates Lord Kitchener, Minister of War. He was drowned when HMS Hampshire was lost near here with almost all of her crew on 6 June 1916.
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Free
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About 11 miles (17.6 km) north of Stromness
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Contact Information
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Marwick Head (RSPB)
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North of Stromness
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Orkney
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Tel: 01856 850176
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orkney@rspb.org.uk
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