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Orkney
About the Islands

Orkney is the group of islands which lie off the northernmost tip of Scotland.

The archipelago of Orkney consists of around 70 islands, although only 17 of these are currently inhabited. Orkney has a population of around 19,500. The largest island of the group is known as 'Mainland' (divided into West Mainland and East Mainland) and is the location of the two main towns of Orkney - Kirkwall and Stromness.

In the summer months Orkney enjoys long days - where the sun hardly sets. With clean air and beautiful, inspiring scenery Orkney is a wonderful place to visit.

Orkney boasts a rich cultural heritage - impressive archaeology, including the Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, traditional folklore, music and folk festivals. Orkney is also home to a large number of artists and craftspeople.

It is renowned for its locally produced food and drink - from quality seafood and organic beef to local cheeses - and of course, the beer from the Orkney Brewery and the single malts from the Highland Park and Scapa distilleries.

Orkney is easy to get to, by sea and by air. There are regular ferries across the Pentland Firth - and you can fly to Kirkwall from Inverness, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

An internal ferry and air service makes travel to and from the outer isles simple.

Further information: www.visitorkney.com

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