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Historic Attractions in Orkney

Subcategory: Lighthouses or Towns & Villages

Stromness

Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, UK

This historic town developed during the 18th century after it was chosen by the Hudson's Bay Company as a base for...

Dennis Head Lighthouse

North Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17

Built in 1789 on North Ronaldsay, this is the oldest lighthouse in the Northern Isles. It ceased operation in 1854 after...

Kirkwall

Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, UK

Established by the Vikings, this attractive town with its narrow streets, 12th century cathedral, Bishop's and Earl's...

1	Stromness	Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, UK
2	Dennis Head Lighthouse	North Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17
3	Kirkwall	Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, UK

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