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Visitor Guide 2013

www.visitorkney.com

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Visitor Guide 2013

www.visitorkney.com

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CONTENTS

04 What do you imagine of Orkney?

From wide open vistas under startling northern

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light to perfect peace and tranquillity, whatever

you imagine, you will ind so much more

06 Distant past

Visiting Orkney’s past is very much like

immersing yourself in a good book – each

Nature’s calendar

Celebrating the scenery and

unique natural heritage through

2013 Natural Scotland

chapter reveals a little more of the story

08 After the Vikings

From being gifted to Norway as part of a

marriage dowry to the tragic events of both

World Wars, Orkney is steeped in history

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Taste of Orkney

From locally reared beef and

lamb to rich cheeses and ice

cream, Orkney’s rich natural

larder has always been to

the fore

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Getting to Orkney

With regular air and sea services, and great

links from across the UK, the islands have

never been more accessible as they are today

Getting around Orkney

Good roads and short travel

distances make exploring

Orkney a pleasure, whatever

the mode of transport

Front Cover: Ring of Brodgar

Credits

Photography: Daniel J. Allen, Kay Anderson, EMEC,

Mark Ferguson, Sheila Fleet, Doug Houghton, Aquamarine

Power, Mike Brookes Roper, VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint/

Paul Tomkins, Iain Sarjeant, Adam Stanford, Charles Tait,

Tait & Style

Design: Shaw Marketing and Design, www.shaw-online.com

Orkney Tourism Group would like to thank everyone that

has contributed to the production of this brochure.

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12 Feel the energy

18 The islands

Taking advantage of both wind

Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre, Shapinsay,

and water

Stronsay, Eday and Sanday

14 Out and about

20 Activities

From east to west and north to south,

The long summer days are perfect for

Orkney is one of the most interesting

enjoying Orkney outdoors

places you will ever visit

22 Out and About

16 The islands

Hoy, Graemsay, Flotta, North Ronaldsay,

Westray and Papa Westray

26 Made in Orkney

A true inspiration for artists and crafts people

28 Made in Orkney

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Taste of Orkney

Events

From the unique festive ba’ game to

the prestigious St Magnus Festival, Orkney’s

calendar is full of tempting diary dates

38 Getting to and around Orkney

55 Where to stay

Self Catering

43 Visitor Information Centres

64 Where to stay

44 VisitScotland Quality Assurance

Hostels

50 How to read the listings

64 Where to stay

Camping and Caravaning

51 Map

65 VisitScotland Shop

52 Where to stay

Hotels and Inns

53 Where to stay

Guest Houses and B&Bs

Disclaimer: Whilst Orkney Tourism Group has taken every reasonable step to

conirm that the information contained in this brochure is correct at the time

of going to press, it is subject to alteration and we cannot guarantee that the

information published remains accurate. We recommend that all information

is checked direct with the tourism provider. Orkney Tourism Group accepts no

liability for any inaccuracy in the information provided.

Orkney Tourism Group

Linkheart

Northside, Birsay

Orkney, KW17 2LU

Telephone 01856 887209

samantha.berston@btinternet.com

www.orkneytourism.co.uk

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