The Orkney Islands

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Sights to see around the town (see map overleaf): Shuttle Bus Service Visitor Information Centre and Bus Terminal information A free shuttle bus service will on all things Orkney from travel and accommodation to sites operate from Hatston Cruise of interest, nature & environment and much more. Main bus Ship Berth 1 to The Kirkwall terminal for transport throughout Orkney Mainland. Travel Centre 5 regularly, with Free internet access. t: +44(0)1856 872856 last shuttle from town w: visitorkney.com – 5 6 45 minutes prior to

© DiskA Orkney Wireless Museum an eclectic collection of domestic Please check with Bus rt 1989 radio sets and rare wartime communication equipment. – 2 Travel Centre staff Assembly w: orkneywirelessmuseum.org.uk open: if you are unsure. Point Wireless Museum Daily (Sun-1430-1630) ticket entry

Orkney Library & Archive provides a wide range of services, many of them free of The complimentary charge, and welcomes everybody. Free internet access. – 8 shuttle bus is open: Mon-Sat 0915-1700 / Mon & Thu 0915-1900 donations welcome provided by Orkney Islands Council. Orkney Museum displays the collected artefacts of Orkney life from over 5000 years to the present day. – 10 open: Mon-Sat 1030-1700 donations welcome St Magnus Cathedral, built in 1137, with its distinctive sandstone hues, is one of Orkney’s most significant landmarks. The Cathedral is owned by the people of Orkney. – 11 The Orkney Museum w: stmagnus.org donations welcome St Magnus Centre is a meeting place, a visitor Albert Street, Kirkwall centre, an arts venue and a place for quiet contemplation where you can view the short film “The Saga of St Magnus” which explains the history of the Cathedral. – 12 t: +44(0)1856 879913 w: www.stmagnus.org donations welcome Albert Street The Bishop’s & Earl’s Palaces – an impressive 12th century town house and early 17th century Tankerness House Gardens Palace. The Earl’s Palace is one of the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland. – 14 15 w: historic-scotland.gov.uk open: 0930-1730 ticket entry The Earl’s Palace

Highland Park Distillery & Visitor Centre a 5 star visitor attraction demonstrating the intricate processes of whisky making. Multi-award-winning Highland Park has been © DiskArt™ 1988

© D iskArt™ described as “The best spirit in the World”. – 17 1988 English t: +44(0)1856 874619 w: highlandpark.co.uk open: daily Welcome to 1000-1700 (tours on the hour, please call ahead to check availability). Tankerness House Gardens a quiet and contemplative space in the centre of town. – 17 free entry Kirkwall Useful On-line info: • www.cruise-orkney.com• www.visitorkney.com • www.orkney.com • www.kirkwallbid.co.uk • www.stromnessorkney.com Walks around the town (see map overleaf): Town guide for cruise passengers Heritage & Shops Through the main streets of Kirkwall you will The City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall is the main town and Capital of the Orkney find a wide range of shops and eating places. Jewellery produced on the Islands. First mentioned in the Orkneyinga Saga in 1046, the town today has islands is particularly evident as is knitwear, arts and crafts. St Magnus a population of around 8500 and its narrow main street is home to a great Cathedral dominates the skyline and marks the centre of town. Along the selection of shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels and bars. streets there are information plaques marking historical points of interest. The Orkney Islands Coast & Harbour The main waterfront of Kirkwall is an ideal The gently rolling landscape of Orkney has been a crossroads and safe haven for way to view some of the town’s more recent history as the ‘Basin’ still travellers for thousands of years. provides shelter for crab fishing and other commercial vessels. Kirkwall Here you will find some of the most important archeological sites in Europe - Skara Brae, pier was the main point of entry/exit of cargo to the islands and most of Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, Maeshowe and the newly discovered the north isles ferries depart from here. ‘Neolithic Temple’ at the Ness of Brodgar - to name but a few. Nature and the elements Peedie Sea Paths A stroll out of town around the model boat dictate the pace of life here. Summer brings a flush of green to the fertile fields and the sailing pond where a variety of birds can be seen feeding in the clear waters which sweep through the 70 or so islands teem with life. sheltered waters. Much of the land to the west of the Cathedral It is this attractive landscape and natural bounty that brought settlers here thousands of has been reclaimed from the Peedie Sea. years ago and continues to see over 200,000 visitors returning to our shores each year. Take a little time to discover why our islands are so special; you can be sure that a warm welcome awaits you.

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