We just visited the amazing Duncansby Head and came here to enjoy some more views and countryside…read more The drive here is pretty impressive, lovely views and hills and small mountain lakes. Dunnet Head itself was somewhat disappointing. Yes, the views are great (you can see the Orkneys) and there are some nice walks around. There are cliffs and rock formations as well. But compared to Duncansby Head this is a bit of a let-down nonetheless. That one just offers so much more - with a lot less tourists (at least at the time we visited). Nothing really wrong with it - but we were glad we spent most of the time at Duncansby Head and the Stacks.

Not sure where that fist low rating came from, but I loved this place…read more This is it folks, end of the line. Yeah sure, John O'Groats gets all the fame and glory of being the "northernmost" point in the mainland UK, but what if if I told you that was a lie? And that around 20 minutes away , there was a gorgeous lighthouse, and WWII base that was ACTUALLY further north? It's true....and it's also less crowded. If you've hauled your rear all the way up here, you'd be foolish not to come say high to the landscape that makes up for Dunnet head; the cliffs are a sight to behold (hike up the hill for some truly stunning views of the surrounding region while your at it).

The Skaill House is located in Orkney, Scotland. A tour of this house is included with the tour of…read morethe Skara Brae. You could purchase a ticket to only the Skaill House, but I recommend purchasing a ticket for both instead. If you are into history, then you will like visiting Skaill House. Lots of interesting things to see and learn here. The house was built in the 17th century (1620 to be exact). It is a short walk from the ruins of Skara Brae so it is worthwhile to check out. The house has been restored, and it opened to the public in 1997. Enjoy!

Skaill House is an old 17th century mansion originally built by Bishop George Graham. The house…read moreoverlooks the Bay of Skaill and is part of the Skara Brae tour. It is a short walk from the ruins to the house. There have been 12 Lairds (Lords) that have lived at the house. It can be a bit tight when there are a lot of people touring the house. I didn't get to spend much time because there were so many people. The rooms are small and cozy and I loved the library. There is a small shop at the end of the tour (of course) to buy some gifts. They also offer falconry lessons and you can have your wedding there. There are many ghost stories as many skeletons have been found around the grounds some going back to Viking days.

Very interesting archeological site and the visitor centre has been very carefully put together and…read moreprovides excellent information at just the right level for visitors of all ages. The tomb itself is quite small, but fascinating. The cliff walk is spectacular with great geological formations. The bronze age mound needs a bit more development - make sure you see it on way out to be able to enjoy cliff walk on way back. What could be better? Well I am slightly worried it will not withstand hundreds of visitors per day, a more robust surface for the trolley would be good and perhaps some wood and animal skins to cover the concrete roof on the inside to make it more authentic. On the other hand, the two senior school students working in the visitor's center could not have been more polite and helpful. The coffee machine is great and reasonably priced and some nice gifts.

A really interesting site. There's a visitor centre situated on the farm (family owned, not in the…read morecare of any charity or government body), then you walk out along a farm track to the 'shamrock house' and then out and along the cliffs (spectacular views) to the tomb itself. There's a narrow passageway to get in - you can put on knee pads (provided) and crawl or you can slide on the wee trolley! Great fun! It's well worth going inside - and it's bigger than you'd expect - you can stand up quite comfortably. Make sure you look into all the 'chambers' in the tomb - I'll not spoil the surprise by telling you what you'll miss if you don't

This is one of the best sites to see in Kirkwall. Amazing. You can take your time in a self-guided…read moretour with extensive access to both buildings. Photographs can be taken everywhere and you can get wifi access on the property to learn more about the site if you're interested during your visit. The courtyard is beautiful place for a quick packed lunch or snack if your on a schedule to see as much as possible in the area on a day out.

The Bishop's and Earl's Palaces are managed by Historic Scotland. I would recommend their ticket…read morethat gets you into all the Orkney monuments - it's much better value than paying for them separately. The staff in the kiosk will tell you all about it. There's a wee shop in the kiosk - and it sells Orkney ice cream (wonderful stuff). The Earl's and Bishop's Palaces are definitely worth the visit. The Earl's is by far the more complete - and there's good interpretation boards all over the place if you don't want to buy a guide book. The Bishop's Palace is more ruinous - but it's well worth the climb up the Moosie To'oer for the view over Kirkwall. This is also the best view you'll get of certain aspects of St Magnus Cathedral. If you're in Kirkwall, don't miss the palaces.

Lovely visitor's centre with the obligatory cafe. Reasonable range of drinks, nice traybakes…read more The main reason to come here is Skara Brae itself and Skaill House, of course. If you need a restorative after your walk, this is fine place to get it.

A great wee museum - well worth the visit. It has a fascinating display of old radio equipment,…read moreinformation, etc. The museum is manned by a friendly and knowledgeable bunch of volunteers who can regale you with tales from Orkney's recent past related to telecommunications. A lot of the contents of the museum are related to Orkney's wartime history - don't miss out on finding out about it. Orkney (and Scapa Flow) played an important role in World War 2 and you'll find out more about it here. The museum may not sound like it's going to be interesting, and may not look like much from the outside, but it is worth the visit, especially for historians.

My wife loves fossils and I love my wife... which is why I visited this museum. I was astonished at…read morehow great this museum was. There is something for everyone, from a terrific WWII diorama to a brief history of Earth, to a mesmerizing collection of Zippo lighters (WHO KNEW?). It's small enough that you can't get lost and dense enough to get real value for your admission ticket.

As above - this place is brilliant and gives you a real insight as to how people lived years ago -…read morein fact maybe not even that long ago! The smell of the peat fire is gorgeous and makes you feel at home instantly....so many nooks and crannies to explore and rekindle days of of yesterday. Another place is Kirkbister Farm Museum - very similar and well worth a visit.

A brilliant wee farm museum. And it's FREE! Stunning value! There's usually kittens, ducks and hens…read morearound - and there's several building to visit. There's a peat fire lit in the main room, and often there will be a kitten asleep in the cradle beside it. Cute. The custodian is a real character and extremely knowledgeable - try to have a chat with him if you can. Make sure you explore every nook and cranny - and if the kids don't like that sort of thing they can just play with the kittens.