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Orkney Museums
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Corrigall Farm Museum
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Museum of farming and rural life with group of stone, 18th century buildings restored to mid-19th century appearance. Flagstone roofs that are heather thatched and turfed. Exhibitions in the buildings.
Harray,
Orkney,
Highlands and Islands,
Scotland,
KW17 2LQ
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: 14 m (22.5 km) NW Kirkwall, by A965 and A986
Website: Corrigall Farm Museum
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Photo Credit: Peter Ward, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Kirbuster Museum
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An unrestored traditional Orkney longhouse, dating to at least the 16th century. A stone bed, tradtional household furnishings, farm implements, and artefacts of daily life provide a fascinating glimpse of daily life in Orkney over the past centuries. A central hearth, burning peat, provides warmth for the longhouse, and there is a lovely Victorian garden outside. Recommended.
Birsay,
Kirbuster,
Orkney,
Highlands and Islands,
Scotland
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: On a minor road at Kirbuster, just south of Birsay
Website: Kirbuster Museum
Phone: 01856 772268
Fax: 01856 871560
Orkney Museums and Heritage
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Stromness Museum
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Natural history and maritime museum includes displays on whaling, fishing, the Hudson Bay Company and the German Fleet in Scapa Flow.
52 Alfred Street,
Stromness,
Mainland,
Orkney,
Highlands and Islands,
Scotland,
KW16 3DF
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: on A965
Phone: 01856 850 025
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Photo Credit: Roger McLachlan, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Tankerness House Museum
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16th century town mansion portrays life in Orkney from prehistoric times. Extensive displays on prehistoric sites and artifacts found locally, plus domestic life exhibits and a plethora of information on local culture and customs. A good rainy-day stop!
Tankerness House,
Broad Street Kirkwall,
Mainland,
Orkney,
Highlands and Islands,
Scotland,
KW15 1DH
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: In the centre of Kirkwall, opposite the Cathedral. Park in free parking area near the harbour (signposted) and walk 3-5 minutes.
Website: Tankerness House Museum
Phone: 01856 873 191
Fax: 01856 871 560
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Merkister Hotel
Situated on the shores of Harray Loch, the Merkister hotel stands in its own grounds in the most wonderful location, commanding impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings. We are in the perfect location for your visit, 15 minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness, … more >>
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