The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands Explore every corner of this unspoilt and dramatic area with the fully-revised fourth edition of the "Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands". From walking along the deserted beaches in South Harris to whale-watching in Mull.
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The Orkney Islands in the north of Scotland consists of about 20 inhabited islands plus 50 others, some quite small, and is 16 km (aprox. 10 miles) north of Caithness in northern mainland Scotland. The largest island in the group is known as the Mainland and has an area of 202 square miles, making it the sixth largest Scottish island and the ninth largest island surrounding Great Britain. An older name for the Mainland is Hrossey (Horse-island). Other islands can be classified as north or south of the Mainland. The islands north of the Mainland are known collectively as the North Isles, those to the south as the South Isles. Orkney offers a rich variety of activities on land, loch and sea to suit all abilities and interests, from golfing to walking, and from sailing to cycling. With almost 600 miles of coast and some great unspoilt areas, the islands are superb for wildlife watching and for rich and varied angling. The dramatic coastline of Hoy is what usually greets visitors travelling to the Orkney Islands by ferry from the Scottish mainland. It has extremes of many kinds: some of the highest cliffs in the UK at St John's Head; the impressive and famous sea stack, the Old Man of Hoy, probably the most famous sea stack in the UK.
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| The Stromness Hotel, Orkney Islands - http://www.stromnesshotel.com 7 Jul 2007 ... provides comfortable accommodation and finest Orkney produce in our Scapa Flow restaurant to make your trip to Orkney very special. - Read more |
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| Accommodation - Holland House ~ Bed and Breakast in Harray, Orkney - http://www.hollandhouseorkney.co.uk Holland House 5 star accommodation There are many ways to take it easy at Holland House. We have a sheltered garden which, unusually for Orkney, ... - Read more |
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| The Ferry Inn, Stromness, Orkney. Ideal accommodation for visitors ... - http://www.ferryinn.com This comfortable friendly Inn is situated centrally by the harbour area of the picturesque town of Stromness in Orkney with its winding, narrow, ... - Read more |
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| Orkney accommodation, The Barony Hotel, Birsay, Orkney Islands - http://www.baronyhotel.com The Barony Hotel is an ideal base for your bird watching, trout fishing, walking or getting to know Orkney holiday. Within easy reach of the hotel are the ... - Read more |
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| Woodwick House » Fine Accommodation in Orkney's West Mainland - http://www.woodwickhouse.co.uk Fine Accommodation in Orkney's West Mainland. woodwick side angle. Woodwick House is a warm & welcoming historic country house overlooking the island of ... - Read more |
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| Roving Eye Enterprises & Westrow Lodge Orkney Accommodation - http://www.rovingeye.co.uk getting your feet wet! Westrow Lodge Luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Orphir. Buxa Farm Chalets New Self-catering chalets situated on Scapa Flow ... - Read more |
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| Orkney Accommodation, The Sands Hotel, Burray, Orkney Islands ... - http://www.thesandshotel.co.uk This Scotish Tourist Board Highly Commended establishment is highly praised by visitors and is mentioned in Which B&B Listings. The premises is very popular ... - Read more |
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| Orkney Accommodation - Self Catering Accommodation in Stromness ... - http://www.orkney-accommodation.com Self Catering Accommodation in Stromness and Hoy in the Orkney Islands. - Read more |
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| Rickla - Orkneys highest rated 5-star accommodation - http://www.rickla.com Rickla - Orkney's only 5 star accommodation. ... Secluded, luxurious accommodation in the Neolithic heartland of Orkney ... - Read more |
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| Backaskaill Vegetarian B&B Accommodation Orkney - http://www.backaskaill.co.uk Quality vegetarian B&B and self catering accommodation on the stunning island of Sanday Orkney Islands.We are situated on the beautiful island of Sanday ... - Read more |
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| Stairwaddie Croft, Stromness, Orkney - Self Catering Accommodation - http://www.stairwaddie.com Stromness accommodation, Scottish Tourist Board Commended accomodation in Stromness, Orkney. Ideal for visitors to Scapa Flow. Self catering. - Read more |
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| Bryameadow Holiday Caravan Accommodation in Orkney - http://www.caravanorkney.co.uk Holiday Caravan at Bryameadow Farm in Orkney, Scotland. Trout Fishing, Sea Angling, Neolithic Monuments, Bird Watching, Wildlife, Touring the Northern ... - Read more |
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| Netherstove Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation ... - http://www.netherstove.com Netherstove Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation, Sandwick, Orkney. Set in a quiet area of Orkney on a working farm. Close to Skara Brae and many ... - Read more |
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| Pentland Country House Orkney Accommodation - http://www.pentlandcountryhouse.co.uk Based in the scenic beauty of Orkney, with glorious views of the Churchill Barriers and Scapa Flow to the south, Pentland Country House is both a self ... - Read more |
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| Bed and breakfast accommodation, Castlehill Orkney - http://www.castlehillorkney.co.uk Castlehill Guest House, offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Evie, Orkney. - Read more |
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| Soulisquoy Barn, Orkney - Self-catering accommodation on the ... - http://www.soulisquoy.com Self catering accommodation in restored barn. Describes its facilities with information about the island. - Read more |
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| Self Catering Cottage Evie Orkney Accommodation - http://www.oldschoolhouseevie.co.uk Location Location An exceptionally charming, detached and traditional 19th century Orkney stone cottage, formally the local school, the cottage has been ... - Read more |
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| Quoydale Accommodation - Situated on the island of Hoy, Orkney. - http://www.orkneyaccommodation.co.uk Quoydale farm represents Orkney accommodation on Hoy with some of the most dramatic and spectacular scenery to behold, and that is what sets us apart. - Read more |
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| Kaya Bed and Breakfast in Orkney - accommodation details - http://accommodation-orkney.com Kaya Bed and Breakfast - a home from home - modern, luxurious accommodation in the neolithic heartland of the Orkney Islands. - Read more |
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| Peedie Whites Cottage - Orkney Island Accommodation - http://www.holidayorkneyselfcatering.com Peedie Whites Cottage - Orkney Island Accommodation. - Read more |
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