Scotland

Orkney Museums

Corrigall Farm Museum    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 Location map OS HY317 188

Kirbuster Museum   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 OS HY283254 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Stromness Museum    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 Location map OS HY252086

Tankerness House Museum   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. Phone: 01856 873 191 Fax: 01856 871 560 Location map OS HY449109 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Orkney Attractions by type
All attractions (big page!)
Ancient/Prehistoric
Museums
Historic Properties
Countryside
Churches