Bradt - Orkney

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Discover the unique beauty and rich heritage of Orkney with this comprehensive guidebook. It covers everything from travel tips and itineraries to local culture and wildlife, making it an essential companion for any visitor.

A complete travel guide to Orkney’s islands, history, and natural wonders.

This guidebook from Bradt offers all the practical information travelers need, including the best times to visit, suggested routes, where to stay, and the top spots for food and drink. Alongside these essentials, it provides fascinating insights into Orkney’s geography, geology, architecture, and archaeology, with detailed attention to its wildlife.

Orkney is made up of 70 islands, but only 19 are inhabited, creating a truly extraordinary destination. The World Heritage Site of Neolithic Orkney is home to remarkable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae, the most significant Stone Age village in northern Europe, and the Maeshowe chambered tomb, famous for its entrance aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice.

Visitors will also encounter the breathtaking Old Man of Hoy, a towering 140-meter sea stack, and Scapa Flow, known for the dramatic 1919 scuttling of the German fleet. The islands boast stunning nature reserves with cliffs where one in six of the UK’s seabirds make their nests, offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.

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