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Orkney Historic Churches

Brough of Deerness   The remains of a 10th century chapel in a spectacular headland setting on the eastern tip of Deerness. Some debate exists whether the site is that of a Norse settlement, early Christian monastery, or Iron Age promontory fort. The Brough has been a traditional site of pilgrimage for centuries. The setting could hardly be more spectacular; the Brough is accessible only by way of a steep path up the side of the Brough from Little Burrageo, but your exertion is well rewarded with fabulous views and the company of seabirds by the hundreds. Deerness, Mull Head, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Church Location: Parking lot for Mull Head nature reserve, off a minor road signposted from the B9050. The path from the parking lot follows the coast to the Brough of Deerness. OS HY595088 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Eynhallow Church    Ruins of 12th century church and domestic buildings. Eynhallow, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Church Location: On the island of Eynhallow; can be reached only by boat from Mainland or Rousay. Historic Scotland OS HY359289 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Italian Chapel   A shrine built by Italian prisoners of war during WWII, using a quonset hut and salvaged scraps of metal and wood. The chapel is a moving example of the marriage of faith and art under trying circumstances. The interior is beautifully painted and contains lovely ironwork and trompe l'oeil artwork. Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Church Location: on A961 OS HY480 000 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Orphir Round Church   Remains of only surviving medieval circular church in Scotland, built in first half of 12th century. Dedicated to St. Nicholas. Orphir, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Church Location: At Orphir, 8 miles SW Kirkwall Website: Orphir Round Church Historic Scotland Details of Orphir Round Church OS HY335043 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pierowall Church    Ruins of medieval church with finely lettered tombstones. Westray, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Church Location: reached by ferry from the island of Mainland OS HY439488 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Magnus Cathedral   Begun in 1137 in honor of St Magnus, Earl Magnus of Orkney. A well preserved medieval cathedral, Norman in character, built of alternating bands of red and yellow sandstone. Broad Street, Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW15 1NX Attraction Type: Cathedral Location: In the centre of Kirkwall. Website: St Magnus Cathedral Location map Details of St Magnus Cathedral - Photos of St Magnus Cathedral OS HY449109 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Westside Church    Roofless 12th century Romanesque church. One of best preserved medieval churches of Orkney. Tuquoy, Westray, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Church Location: reached by ferry from island of Mainland Historic Scotland OS HY455432 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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