Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MAES HOWE
Highlights
1
Maes Howe
Orkney's - and Europe's - finest
Neolithic chambered tomb.
See p.531
2
Skara Brae
Mesmerizing Neolithic homes,
crammed with domestic detail.
See p.532
3
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall
Beautiful
red sandstone cathedral built by the Vikings.
See p.534
4
Tomb of the Eagles
Fascinating, privately
owned Neolithic site on South Ronaldsay.
See p.539
5
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
Learn about the
wartime history of Orkney's great natural
harbour and the scuttling of the German Fleet.
See p.542
6
Westray
Thriving Orkney island with seabird
colonies, sandy beaches and a ruined castle.
See p.546
7
North Ronaldsay
Orkney's northernmost
island features a bird observatory, seaweed-
eating sheep and Britain's tallest land-based
lighthouse.
See p.552
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.528
